The Touch of Faith: Ellen White's Insights on Healing

Good afternoon! The woman who had suffered from a disease with an issue of blood for twelve years was restored to health the very moment she touched the hem of Christ's garment in faith16MR 92.1+1.

A Divine Encounter of Faith

• The Desperate Search for Healing: For twelve long years, this woman lived with a debilitating disease that caused her great pain and feebleness, and though she had consulted many physicians, their skill was in vainHLv 517.3+1.

• The Touch of Faith: In the midst of a vast multitude that was rudely pressing and jostling against Jesus, this woman believed that if she could but touch His garment, she would be made whole16MR 92.1+2.

• Instant Restoration: She concentrated all the faith of her life into that one touch, and instantly she felt health and strength replace her infirmity3Red 95.1. Jesus felt this touch of faith and exclaimed, "Virtue is gone out of me" Luke 8:466BC 1063.8.

The Saviour’s Compassionate Response

• Recognizing the Individual: Although the crowd was pressing upon Him, Jesus stopped and asked, "Who touched me?" because He recognized the difference between an accidental touch and the touch of faith2SP 320.2+1.

• Words of Comfort: When the woman was identified, Jesus spoke with great kindness, saying, "Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole"16MR 92.1+1.

• An Unobtrusive Departure: After being made whole from that very hour, the woman sought to retire quietly from the crowd, carrying with her the physical and spiritual blessing of the Great Physician16MR 92.1+1.

Lessons for Us Today

• Personal Connection with Christ: This miracle teaches us that even if we feel as weak as this suffering woman, Christ will respond quickly to our personal outreach of faith16LtMs, Ms 105, 1901, par. 29.

• Divine Sympathy: Jesus' life was a constant flow of sympathy and helpfulness, and even without a spoken word, His life-giving power went out to the sick and disheartenedMH 350.1.

• A Call to Trust: We are encouraged to bring our burdens to Him, for His love for His redeemed is greater than a mother’s love for her childLLM 41.1+1.

May you find encouragement in the fact that the same power that healed this woman is available to support, maintain, and cheer you todayMH 72.2+1.