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Do you remember the story of the woman with the issue of blood? It is a classic example of how faith works to produce results in the lives of believers. The woman in question had been bleeding for years and per the Laws of Moses, she was meant to stay indoors. Women were deemed unclean during their menstruation. Since she bled almost all the time, one can only imagine the reclusive life she led.
However, she heard Jesus was around and dared to break the Laws of Moses to obtain her healing. Although a crowd had gathered around Him, she pushed through each person, finally making her way to Him. She took hold of His garment and Jesus stopped in His tracks.
Luke 8:45-46 - “Who touched me?” Jesus asked. Everyone denied it, and Peter said, “Master, this whole crowd is pressing up against you.” But Jesus said, “Someone deliberately touched me, for I felt healing power go out from me.” (NLT)
And the woman had to confess that she'd been the one to touch the hem of His garment. She also confessed why she did it and that she'd been instantly healed. Luke 8:48 - “Daughter,” he said to her, “your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”
Imagine if this woman had stayed in whatever room she'd spent most of her life bleeding in. Imagine if she had ignored that the potential source of her healing was nearby and stayed put. Imagine, if she'd been too embarrassed to push through the crowd to obtain the deliverance that is the children's bread.
She would have continued to bleed to death. A death by embarrassment despite healing being within reach.
There are others in the Bible who put their dignity aside in the presence of God. King David danced in worship with barely any clothing (2 Samuel 6:14). Zaccheus climbed a tree to see and be seen by the Savior (Luke 19). A blind man shouted, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” when others told him to be quiet (Luke 18:39). The Centurion and Jairus ignored their positions to get Jesus to bring healing to those they cared for.
May we not allow 'embarrassment' to deprive us of the blessings and privileges that are ours as the children of God. May we cry out to Jesus, the Deliverer, and chase Him down. I pray that we will ignore what others will say or think regarding our dealings with Jesus. May we never be ashamed to do whatever it takes to touch the hem of His garment and receive what is ours through Him, IJMN Amen.
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