Luke 8:43–48
She had been bleeding for twelve long years.
Twelve years of pain.
Twelve years of doctors.
Twelve years of being considered unclean.
Twelve years of isolation, disappointment, and desperation.
But then she heard about Jesus.
We don’t know how much she understood about Him. Maybe she had heard of His miracles, or maybe it was just a desperate hope that this man was different. All she knew was that if she could just get close—if she could just touch the edge of His robe—something might change.
And it did.
“Immediately the bleeding stopped.” (Luke 8:44)
This isn’t just a story of physical healing—it’s a revelation of who Jesus is and how He responds to our faith.
1. Jesus is accessible, even in a crowd.
Picture the scene: a mass of people pushing and shoving to get near Him. A synagogue leader is urgently pleading for Jesus to come heal his dying daughter. Everyone wants something from Him.
And yet, one silent, unnoticed woman reaches out—and Jesus stops.
He doesn’t overlook her. He doesn’t brush past her. He stops everything because one person touched Him in faith.
That tells me something incredible: you are never too small, too hidden, or too broken for Jesus to notice.
2. Faith doesn’t need to be loud to be powerful.
The woman didn’t cry out or ask for attention. She didn’t have a conversation with Jesus beforehand. She just believed quietly and acted boldly.
And Jesus responds to that kind of faith.
“Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace.” (Luke 8:48)
Faith isn’t about perfect words—it’s about a heart that believes Jesus is enough. It’s about reaching out, even if you feel unworthy or afraid.
3. Jesus doesn’t just heal—He restores.
When Jesus calls her “Daughter,” it’s the only time in the Gospels He uses that word for someone. It’s intimate. It’s personal. It’s healing.
This woman had lived in the shadows, likely rejected by family and society because of her condition. But Jesus publicly calls her daughter. He restores her identity, her dignity, and her place in the community.
Jesus doesn’t just want to fix your problem. He wants to restore your soul.
4. Your story matters.
When Jesus asked, “Who touched Me?” He already knew. But He gave her the chance to come forward—to share her testimony.
And she did. Trembling, she told everyone what had happened. That moment of vulnerability turned into a moment of glory, as Jesus affirmed her faith and told her to go in peace.
Your story—your breakthrough—can encourage others. Don’t hide what God has done. Someone else may need the faith your story sparks.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re dealing with pain, shame, loneliness, or just a long wait—you are not forgotten. You are not invisible.
Jesus sees you.
Jesus welcomes your faith.
Jesus can still be touched.
So don’t hold back.
Reach out to Him today.
Even the smallest touch of faith can change everything.
“Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”
—Jesus
