Morning: The sermon, "Have a Little Faith," focused on Mark 5:24-34. In this passage, Mark reminds us to have faith in Jesus. Mark's narration of Jairus's desperate situation with his very sick daughter is interrupted by a very desperate woman.
The woman had suffered for 12 years at the hands of doctors, while her blood and money flowed out. Her situation was a difficult one. She, too, was knocking on death's door. She heard Jesus was coming, and reached out to touch the hem of his garment. Because she believed he could heal her, she found freedom from her suffering.
Mark also shows us a persistent Savior. Jesus knew someone had touched him in faith, and he began to search for her. In the end, he greeted her with compassion. He blessed her and freed her from her suffering.
Many in the crowd had touched Jesus, but only one had truly believed Jesus could deliver her. We may be amazed by Jesus or curious about him, but until we trust him, we will never be saved.
Evening: Business meeting.
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