September 15

“Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.” — Luke 8:45 BSB

As the crowd pressed against Jesus, many people touched Him, but one touch was different. It carried a heart’s cry, a pleading for help. It was a touch of faith, born from a deep need. It wasn’t accidental or casual; it was deliberate.

This story shows what is happening around Christ all the time. We are constantly coming into contact with Him. But among all the millions of people, there are those who reach out with a purpose, seeking a blessing or help, and Jesus immediately recognizes their touch. He knows when any heart longs for Him, no matter how obscure or poor the person is. That day, blessing came to none in the crowd, except the sick woman who touched His clothes. She received help because she had a burden and sought Christ’s help.

So it is in life. Many are close to Christ, but receive no blessing because their approach lacks faith. Others, no closer physically, reach out in faith and go away helped and comforted.