While He was saying these things to them, a synagogue official came and bowed down before Him, and said, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.” Jesus got up and began to follow him, and so did His disciples. And a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years, came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak; for she was saying to herself, “If I only touch His garment, I will get well.” But Jesus turning and seeing her said, “Daughter, take courage; your faith has made you well.” At once the woman was made well. When Jesus came into the official’s house, and saw the flute-players and the crowd in noisy disorder, He said, “Leave; for the girl has not died, but is asleep.” And they began laughing at Him. But when the crowd had been sent out, He entered and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. This news spread throughout all that land.
The miracles performed by Jesus were for the purpose of giving a sign. He was demonstrating that He is more than a prophet, he is the living Son of God. He miracles attest to his identity because only God can heal, kill, and make alive again. He didn’t do miracles everywhere, but only where he found faith.
Daily Prayer: Lord Jesus, let me not only believe that you are the Son of God, but also my personal Savior. It is not only that you are all powerful, but you exercise your power for me. This is why you came into the world, which is not to condemn it but instead to save it. In your name I pray Amen.
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