40 Days of MiraclesSample

Jesus Heals Many Sick in Gennesaret as They Touch His Garment

Mark's Gospel is full of movement: "When they had crossed over...they hurried throughout the region...Wherever He went..." Crowds of people who are sick, and those who love them, flock to wherever Jesus travels to touch His robe and be healed. Maybe they were inspired by the woman who was healed of her bleeding by touching His clothing (Mark 5:25-34). Regardless of the inspiration, they recognized the healing Rabbi and came, some carrying "the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was." Both Mark and Matthew tell us that all who touched Him were healed.

We may not be able to carry the ones we love on literal mats like those in this story, but we can carry them to this same Jesus in prayer. Wherever He goes, we can follow even as they did. And we can be sure we are met by the same compassionate, loving God.

Questions for Reflection

• Where do you sense God moving in your life today?
• How might you need to be more sensitive to the movement of God, the direction and impulse of His Spirit?
• Who do you need to carry to Him in prayer, believing for a miracle?