Getting in Touch With God

And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years came from behind and touched the hem of His garment. For she said to herself, “If only I can touch His garment, I shall be made well.  Matthew 9:20-21

Wonderful things can happen when we get in touch with God. The woman in the gospel story is a case in point.

After twelve years of suffering -- both from her affliction and at the hands of many doctors -- she was inspired with an idea: If only I can touch His garment, I shall be made well. For her, words were unnecessary. What mattered was establishing a point of contact with God – reaching out and touching Jesus. 

It wasn't so much the physical touch; it was her faith that touched Jesus. As a result,  his healing power flowed into her body and made her whole. Such is the power of faith.

Are you troubled by guilt? Reach out by faith and receive his forgiveness. Are you weighed down with cares and commitments? Reach out by faith and receive his strength. Are you afflicted by fear? Reach out by faith and receive his peace.

Whatever your need, Christ is the answer and faith is the power of staying in touch.

Wonderful things happen when we get in touch with God.