The Fringe of Power

Wherever he went—in villages, cities, or the countryside—they brought the sick out to the marketplaces. They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed. Mark 6:56

Reading this small portion of Mark this morning, do we need to wonder anymore why the Roman soldiers divided and drew lots for our Lord's garments. These were objects of magic power! I have to wonder though, did they continue to work when no longer on the holy and, at that time, dead body of our Lord? It is stories such as this one from Mark that caused a huge trade in holy objects of yesteryear to tourists of many types in the Middle East. However, like those desperate people reaching for the hem or fringe of our Lord's robe, I cannot help but think that they missed the target. Jesus did not say that these people got it. He said the Roman centurion understood it. Yes, the one who thought himself unworthy to have the Lord in his house, and knew that it was the authority in Jesus that was the real power to heal. Even the woman who first touched that holy hem was told that it was her faith, not grabbing a bit of cloth, that healed her. We are not missing something today by not being able to reach for His robe, trust in His authority today.

Have faith in our Lord Jesus, whatever answer to prayer you receive.

Love in Christ Jesus,

Bucky