Matthew 9:18-26
18 While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. 20 And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, 21 for she said to herself, “If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.” 22 Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well. 23 And when Jesus came to the ruler’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, 24 he said, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. 25 But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. 26 And the report of this went through all that district.
The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Mt 9:18-26). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.
"Don't make me lay a hand on you!" or "Don't you dare lay a hand on her!" How often have you heard these phrases? These are not thought to be good things. But in our text if Jesus only comes and touches the daughter she will live. If the woman can only reach out and touch him she will be healed.
Is that all we need? As long as we touch the relic of Christ we will be healed? No it is faith and trust they put in God. Jesus is the one touched by God. He is the one we can hold onto for security. It is still the gracious gift of God to give us life.
He is the one we go to when troubles come. Because he is the one who was sent to give us life. he is the one who will wake all the dead when he returns. He was sent so that upon his coming we would have life.
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