But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. Matthew 9:22

Many years ago, a friend gave me some advice about working from home. She said to always arrange my desk so that I faced the door. This way, when my children entered the room, they would see my face. She learned that after the first drawing her son ever did of her was of her back turned to him as she worked at her computer.

When we are in need of healing and revival, the Word of God tells us to humble ourselves, pray, seek and turn. The action to turn away, both spiritually and physically from sin, turns us toward Jesus. And when we face Him, what can we expect?

I love the story in Matthew 9 about the woman with a blood disease. Twelve years she suffered from the disease. But when Jesus was passing by, she knew, seeking wholeheartedly, that He would make her whole. She came behind Him and touched the hem of His garment. And when she reached out to the Savior, He turned toward her.

You know, Jesus didn't have to turn around. He is God. He knew someone touched Him and was healed. And He was in route to perform yet another miracle that God would be glorified. But when Jesus was sought, He turned. This happened on more than one occasion in the Bible. 

As I approach Him with my diseased, sin-sick heart, as I turn from my wicked ways and seek His face, Jesus turns to meet me. How deep the Father's love for us.

Lori C.

 

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