CAC Living Water Devotional For February 13, 2024 : Topic – WHO TOUCHED MY ROBE?
CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH THE LIVING WATER (January-December, 2024)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE : Tuesday, February 13, 2024
TOPIC: WHO TOUCHED MY ROBE?
MEMORISE : And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, “Who touched My clothes?” (Mark 5:30).
READ: Mark 5:21-32
[21]. Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea.
[22]. And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet
[23]. and begged Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live.”
[24]. So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him.
[25]. Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years,
[26]. and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse.
[27]. When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment.
[28]. For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.”
[29]. Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction.
[30]. And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, “Who touched My clothes?”
[31]. But His disciples said to Him, “You see the multitude thronging You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’”
[32]. And He looked around to see her who had done this thing.
EXPOSITION
This question sounded offensive to the disciples when Jesus asked them amidst the crowd that was pressing on Him. But Jesus knew instantly that something went out of Him as a result of that touch on His robe. Prior to this remarkable episode, Jesus was invited to minister to a dying damsel whose father was a prominent figure. Imagine the sirens and the several hired congressional aides that would be on an entourage to welcome Jesus and his cabinet members. What of the journalists and the crowd of fans that would throng at His emergence as the most recent and renowned Miracle Worker? Jesus Himself was focused on the current assignment at hand, avoiding all forms of distraction from passers-by and bystanders. Yet, He detected the transfer of virtue from Him regardless of the troop of persons all around Him and could figure her out instantly (Mk. 5:32).
This depicts the highest form of sensitivity to spiritual matters amidst the boom and bang of publicity. How sensitive are you in the midst of the hype and encomiums of men? You become so thrilled with the eulogy of mortals that the slightest virtue left you without you knowing. The woman came out frightened, trembling at the realisation of what had happened to her, fell at Jesus’ feet and told him what she had done (Mk. 5:33). What do you carry as a believer that people can touch? Are you just as empty as a used milk tin, and yet you brag about your brand and size? Do you carry something that can’t be tampered with? How sensitive are you to detect when an issue leaves you without permission?
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord Jesus, help me to be sensitive and discerning in all situations.
2. I shall not lose guard over my life, family and endeavours, in Jesus’ name.
3. Pray for CAC Music Department, the Director and the staff as led by the Spirit of God.
SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:
CAC GHB: 613
1. She only touched the helm of His garment
As to His side she stole
Amid the crowd that ‘gathered around Him
And straight way she was whole.
Chorus:
Oh, touch the helm of His garment
And thou, too shalt be free
His saving power this very hour
Shall give new life to thee.
2. She came in fear and trembling before Him
She knew her Lord had come
She felt that from Him virtue had healed her
The mighty deed was done.
3. He turned with, Daughter be of good comfort
Thy faith hath made thee whole
And peace that passeth all understanding
With gladness filled her soul.
Amen.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Numbers 10, 11, 12