If you’re in desperate need of help, Jesus is only a touch away.
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada and one of my favorite paintings in my office is by the Christian artist, Ron DiCianni. It’s a painting of the woman described in Luke 8 who, for twelve years, struggled with an issue of blood. The painting shows her on her knees reaching out, almost trembling, hoping to touch the hem of Jesus, hoping that somehow, he might have pity on her and heal her. And, of course, Jesus did. Can you imagine what that meant to that woman? I mean, she had to know that in the book of Leviticus, if you had an issue of blood, you’re unclean; you were not to be touched. So, she probably reached out, thinking that Jesus would never dare touch her back, but not so. Look, maybe you’ve felt like that woman, struggling, in desperate need of help. If so, remember Jesus is only a touch away. So, reach out to him in confidence. And guess what? He will extend his healing hand to you.
© Joni and Friends