"Courage Daughter"

While Jesus was speaking, an official came forward, knelt down before him, and said, "My daughter has just died. But come, lay your hand on her, and she will live." Jesus rose and followed him, and so did his disciples. A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. She said to herself, "if only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured." Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, "Courage daughter! Your faith has saved you." And from that hour the woman was cured.

When Jesus arrived at the official's house and saw the flute players and the crowd who were making a commotion, he said, "Go away! The girl is not dead but sleeping." And they ridiculed him. When the crowd was put out, he came and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose. And the news of this spread throughout all of the land.

Consideration: The official who knelt down before Jesus; the woman suffering for twelve years with hemorrhages, believed in Jesus; in his words, and his works. How many people were miraculously healed by Jesus? By their faith they were delivered from, sickness, demon possession, fornication, adultery; even death. 

Do we possess the courage, humility; and the childlike simplicity to approach the Lord with faith, and to lay upon his cross our countless petitions and needs? He is waiting patiently for us to believe, trust; and love him above all things, our hearts on fire for his tenderness, and love. Amen.