Read Luke 8:42-48.

Describe what makes the lessons learned during long seasons of chronic difficulty unique from those that are learned in emergency situations?

Compare the difference between those who suffer bitterly and those who suffer well.

Consider this... In the presence of all the people, she declared the reason she had touched Him and how she was instantly cured. (vs. 47)

We read in verse 42 that the crowd pressed so closely to Jesus they were almost crushing him. Yet a woman behind him touched only the edge of His cloak, and He discerned the difference. Please keep in mind, she never even touched His skin. Amazing! Notice, too, that when Christ asked, "Who touched Me?" they all denied it. Odd, isn't it? The people were so close they were nearly crushing HIm, but no one admitted to touching Him. Their response reminds me of children too afraid of getting into trouble to admit to something. Did they not realize He wanted few things more than for them to reach out to Him?

When the woman realized she could not go unnoticed, she "came trembling and fell at His fee" (vs 47) Beloved, no one goes unnoticed by Christ - least of all a person acting on faith. I love the fact that the woman came trembling, even though she had exercised enough faith to draw forth the healing power of Jesus. It's good to know that the faithful still come trembling. In fact, their reverence is a critical part of their faith. The truly believing will most certainly also e the bowing.

Why do you think Christ asked her to identify herself? I think one reason might have been so that he could enjoy the healing she had received. Most modern Bible translations don't record one phrase found in the King James Version of verse 48: "Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace." In this way I believe Christ was saying, "Do not go forth as someone who feels like they have stolen a gift! Be of good cheer! I freely give it to you!"

Verse 42 also tells us jesus was on His way to heal the dying child of Jairus when the woman in the crowd touched the edge of His cloak. Christ Himself described what happened: "Someone touched me; i know that power has gone out from Me." (vs 46). The primary point I want to make is that Christ released enough power to heal a woman of a twelve-year hemorrhage, but still had plenty to raise Jairus's daughter from the dead! Let that sink in! I know that you know it with your head, but I want you to receive it in your heart. Christ's power supply is limitless. He's not the Wizard of Oz with a limited number of wishes to grant. His power and mercy are infinite. He can take you much farther than Kansas, Dorothy.

One night at Bible study, I asked the entire group to come to their feet for a time of intercessory prayer. I then asked anyone with an "overwhelming need" that seemed absolutely "insurmountable" to sit down. I don't mind telling you, few people were left standing. And based on their tears, I don't think they were just being dramatic. I had anticipated having enough intercessors left standing to lay hands on all those who sat down. Boy, was I mistaken! For a split second I didn't know how to proceed. Then the Spirit of God seemed to speak to my heart. What joy flooded my soul that very moment as God called upon me to come boldly before His throne and ask for a miracle for every life because He had plenty of power to go around. That's exactly what I did. The testimonies written to me the next week were unforgettable. Virtually everyone witnessed some type of wonder that week.

NOW HEAR THIS: Jesus has more than enough power! Does He seem to be on His way to another need, one that you perceive may be more important than yours? More a matter of life and death? No problem! Reach out and grab that hem! You are not going unnoticed - not even if He's on His way to raise the dead!

Oh, friend, would you dare to believe that He is completely able? If he doesn't grand you what you ask in faith, it is never because He lacks the power. I believe it's because He wants to release an all - surpassing power and reveal an even greater glory through another answer. Will we laugh at the thought like the foolish mourners outside Jairus's home? Or will we be invited into the house oto behold a miracle?

Identify your greatest need, the deepest desire of your heart. Write it down. Two or three? Write them all. Don't tell me how trivial they seem in comparison to what others are facing! Write them! Then after you've written them all, I want you to consider your list carefully. Now I want you to say out loud: "Jesus, You have enough power." Amen

Beth Moore: 90 days with the One and Only.