Press On.

“For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.” Matthew 9:21

There is a saying that goes “when the world says, Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.” In our information rich world there is the temptation to believe there is a clear understanding of many of life’s problems. Conventional wisdom will bring pressure on us to come to the conclusion that it may be time to throw in the towel and give up on the prospect of success or healing or achievement. As Christians we must ignore the deafening roar of the crowd and trust in God through whom all things are possible.

In our scripture we visit the mind of a woman in a crowd. She has been suffering for years with a serious illness. She believes she can be healed if she just touches the hem of the garment Jesus is wearing. According to the text, this is what she is thinking as she presses through the crowd. In other words, her determination is based on her faith. We need to draw strength from this passage of scripture. As we face circumstances that cause us to carry around heavy burdens, we need to know that we need to press on with prayer and faith, believing there is relief at the feet of Jesus. There is no problem too great for God to completely resolve.

After you pray to increase your faith today, press on.

Deacon Larry Woodard