This passage provides clear examples of the supernatural power of faith; how a single individuals belief in God can affect positive change. The sick woman demonstrates faith so strong that just a touch of his robe caused Jesus to feel her faith and cure her of a cursed disease. Jairus demonstrates extraordinary faith in the face of the death of his daughter that ultimately results in her cure. Faith in God is truly a powerful force no matter who you are, Cursed or Leader.  How many examples of faith have you experienced, heard or witnessed lately?  We live in the day of "fake news" where examples of faith in God and things turning out for the better are rarely considered news worthy, however I believe they regularly occur.  

 

Examples of the power of faith should be shared more freely within communities of friends and family. Bishop Beckwith always asks, "Where has God shown up in your life?" That's a very good question, as it will initiate conversations that illustrate the supernatural power of our faith.  Rather than saying "count your blessings" the question suggests that we look for the supernatural happenings in our life. When counting our blessings we are usually just thanking God for our achievements. We become used to being blessed, being successful in achieving our goals. When looking for where God has shown up in your life, the focus is shifted from you and your achievement to how the power of your faith in God has empowered and lifted you beyond your own abilities to accomplish those achievements no matter who you are.  Specifically no matter how lowly or cursed, or how high and mighty you may be perceived to be.  During this Lenten Season, let us think about where God has shown up in our lives and use our Christ Church Community of Friends and Family to share our stories of our supernatural power of our faith in God.