WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: WHAT WOMAN IN SCRIPTURE AM I MOST LIKE? (The Woman with the Issue of Blood)

Opening: Did you know you were born to walk in freedom? Freedom from sin, illness, disease, and any other form of bondage. As we celebrate women's history month, I want to take a moment to remember the women who were recognized in scripture.

Myself and a few beautiful women of God are stopping by the blog this month to share devotions on the women in scripture we are most like. I have chosen to share  the "Woman with the Issue of Blood." 

​Now, those of you who know me are probably familiar with my testimony, my fiction stories, and my connection with Hannah from 1 Samuel. Although, Hannah and I do have many similarities, I also find myself connected to the "Woman with the Issue of Blood." 

Scripture: This amazing woman's testimony is found in the gospels (See above). The gospel of Luke records her as one among the crowd of people seeking Jesus. 

 Luke, begins with several trying to get to Jesus. Then, along came a ruler of the synagogue, Jairus, who fell at Jesus feet begging Him to come heal his twelve year old daughter who was dying. 

Jesus begins to follow him as people continued to push towards Him. Among them was the woman who was only recorded as the one who had an "issue." They didn't bother to record her name, only what she had been experiencing for 12 long years, having spent all she had on physicians but hadn't been healed by any of them. 

We are familiar with her story. She crawled to reach Jesus, believing if she could just touch the end of His robe, she would be healed. After touching Christ, her discharge of blood stopped. Jesus turned, recognizing that power had gone out from Him. 

Trembling, she confessed in the presence of everyone, and Jesus said, "Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace." 

Devotion: 
This woman reminds me of myself because of her desperation for Christ. In that society, she wasn't even supposed to be among the crowd because she was considered unclean. However, she had tried everything. Then, (probably) seeing or hearing about Jesus healing and delivering others, she knew she had to get to Him no matter what. 

At a young age, I was diagnosed with endometriosis. I struggled with this condition for many years, miscarrying, and even being told that I couldn't have children. However, this wasn't my greatest issue. I felt empty inside until I touched the robe of Christ, until I received His love, deliverance, and healing (physically and spiritually).

You see, I thought the healing was all I needed. It would allow me to be a mother and fix all of my pain and rejection, but I needed Christ. I was desperate for Him. I needed to be whole, and that's what He did for me as well. Then, I too, heard Him call me "daughter." I had placed my faith (physically) in the doctor's and (spiritually) in others, but none of them could help me. 

Like her, I felt I was only recognized by my issue, but Christ recognized me as a daughter and one He desired to walk in wholeness in Him. Today, I continue to walk in that freedom in Christ, keeping my eyes fixed on Him. 


Lesson/Takeaway: 
I learned one thing from the "Woman with the Issue of Blood." I learned to be so desperate for the LORD, even if I break societal norms, even if I have to go at it alone. I learned that wholeness doesn't come from the healing. It comes from being in relationship with Him, recognizing that He is the source of all I need. 

Prayer:
Lord this month and every month may your daughter choose to be whole. May she forget all of the rules of religion and chase after you, crawling through the crowd and reaching for you, our source and redeemer. Heal her, show her truth, and may she receive the title "daughter." In Jesus' name, amen. 

Reflection Question:
​What did you learn from the woman with the issue of blood? 


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Be Blessed, 
Hope in Christ
Denise M. Walker
​Founder of Hope-in-Christ Ministries