If we would not be reverent before our Lord Jesus, or appeal to Him in humility, or in acknowledgement of our weaknesses and sinfulness, do we really expect our Lord to answer our prayers?
Are we lukewarm in our faith? Are we ‘faithful’ or ‘faith-filled’ only when we have a dire need? Do we have a mob mentality where we listen and act in call of the loudest voice? The voice of the world? Or are we truly disciples ever faithful, ever watchful for our Lord and swift to act in His name?
Jesus my Lord, my God, You are the author of life! In love for us, You came to offer us new life and life to the full. Through Your grace, may we always be faithful to You and Your call. Amen.
GOSPEL
Matthew 9:18–26
While Jesus was speaking, an official came forward, knelt down before him, and said, “My daughter has just died. But come, lay your hand on her, and she will live.” Jesus rose and followed him, and so did his disciples. A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. She said to herself, “If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.” Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, “Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you.” And from that hour the woman was cured.
When Jesus arrived at the official’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd who were making a commotion, he said, “Go away! The girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they ridiculed him. When the crowd was put out, he came and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose. And news of this spread throughout all that land.
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