He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has saved you.
Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.”
MARK 5:34
Jesus cures you of your affliction. He heals you with His love and compassion. He knows your pain and your sorrow and gives you hope for a better tomorrow. He touches your wounds and makes them whole, restores your body and your soul. He forgives your sins and sets you free, fills you with His grace and His mercy.
Have faith in Jesus. He will raise you up from a lifeless situation and breathe new life into you. He is your healer and strength. He will heal and help you overcome any challenge. He will give you courage and confidence and will empower you with His presence. He is your guide who will always be by your side.
21 When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. 22 One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward. Seeing him he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded earnestly with him, saying, “My daughter is at the point of death. Please, come lay your hands on her that she may get well and live.” 24 He went off with him, and a large crowd followed him. 25 There was a woman afflicted with hemorrhages for twelve years. 26 She had suffered greatly at the hands of many doctors and had spent all that she had. Yet she was not helped but only grew worse. 27 She had heard about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak. 28 She said, “If I but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.” 29 Immediately her flow of blood dried up. She felt in her body that she was healed of her affliction. 30 Jesus, aware at once that power had gone out from him, turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who has touched my clothes?” 31 But his disciples said to him, “You see how the crowd is pressing upon you, and yet you ask, ‘Who touched me?’” 32 And he looked around to see who had done it. 33 The woman, realizing what had happened to her, approached in fear and trembling. She fell down before Jesus and told him the whole truth. 34 He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.” 35 While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue official’s house arrived and said, “Your daughter has died; why trouble the teacher any longer?” 36 Disregarding the message that was reported, Jesus said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” 37 He did not allow anyone to accompany him inside except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. 38 When they arrived at the house of the synagogue official, he caught sight of a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 So he went in and said to them, “Why this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but asleep.” 40 And they ridiculed him. Then he put them all out. He took along the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and entered the room where the child was. 41 He took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” 42 The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. At that they were utterly astounded. 43 He gave strict orders that no one should know this and said that she should be given something to eat. (Mark 5:21-43)
This day the Lord has taken your part freeing you from all your troubles and afflictions. He has shown you His favor and His heart, loving you with His kindness and His miracles. He lifts you up from your sorrows and fears, given you His joy and His peace, and comforts you with His presence and His ears. From this day forward, the Lord shall lead you to your destiny and purpose. He has revealed to you His will and His plan, guiding you with His wisdom and His grace.
9 Absalom unexpectedly came up against David’s servants. He was mounted on a mule, and, as the mule passed under the branches of a large terebinth, his hair caught fast in the tree. He hung between heaven and earth while the mule he had been riding ran off. 10 Someone saw this and reported to Joab that he had seen Absalom hanging from a terebinth. 14 And taking three pikes in hand, he thrust for the heart of Absalom, still hanging from the tree alive. 24 Now David was sitting between the two gates, and a lookout mounted to the roof of the gate above the city wall, where he looked about and saw a man running all alone. 25 The lookout shouted to inform the king, who said, “If he is alone, he has good news to report.” 30 The king said, “Step aside and remain in attendance here.” So he stepped aside and remained there. 31 When the Cushite came in, he said, “Let my lord the king receive the good news that this day the Lord has taken your part, freeing you from the grasp of all who rebelled against you.” 32 But the king asked the Cushite, “Is young Absalom safe?” The Cushite replied, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rebel against you with evil intent be as that young man!”19:1 The king was shaken, and went up to the room over the city gate to weep. He said as he wept, “My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, Absalom, my son, my son!” 2 Joab was told that the king was weeping and mourning for Absalom; 3 and that day’s victory was turned into mourning for the whole army when they heard that the king was grieving for his son. (2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14, 24-25, 30–19:3)
The Lord keeps your life for you are devoted to Him. He watches over you day and night, guards you from evil and harm, and shields you with His power and might. He sustains you with His word and spirit, nourishes you with His bread and water, and satisfies you with His goodness and mercy. Trust in the Lord and you will be saved. He is your refuge and your salvation. He is your rock and your fortress. He is your shield and your deliverer.
1 Incline your ear, O Lord; answer me, for I am afflicted and poor. 2 Keep my life, for I am devoted to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God. 3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for to you I call all the day. 4 Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 5 For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in kindness to all who call upon you. 6 Hearken, O Lord, to my prayer and attend to the sound of my pleading. (Psalm 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6)
Lord Jesus, You have cured me of my afflictions. You have healed me of my diseases and pains. You have freed me from my sins and burdens. You have saved me from my death and chains. This day Lord, You have taken your part freeing me from all my troubles and afflictions. I humbly claim Your word that from this day forward, You shall lead me to my destiny and purpose in accordance with the revelation of Your will and His plan. As always, please guidie me with Your wisdom and Your grace.
Thank You so much for showing me Your favor and Your heart, loving me with Your kindness and Your miracles. Indeed, You have raised me and lifted me up from my pains, sorrows and fears and has given me Your joy and Your peace. I will forever praise You for Your mighty power and worship You for Your holy name. All glory and praise to You my Lord and Savior now and forever. Amen.
Pericope:
II: The Mystery of Jesus
JAIRUS'S DAUGHTER AND THE WOMAN WITH A HEMORRHAGE
Mark 5:21-43
IV: The Reign of David
DEATH OF ABSALOM / DAVID TOLD OF ABSALOM'S DEATH / JOAB REPROVES DAVID
2 Samuel 18:09-32/19-32/01-09
Third Book of Psalms 73-89
PRAYER IN TIME OF DISTRESS
Psalm 86:1-17
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