A Strong Desire
When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press
behind, and touched his garment. For she said, If I
may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole
(Mark 5:27-28).
The Bible tells us of the woman with the issue
of blood who, having suffered for twelve
long years, made up her mind to receive a miracle.
Compelled by her desire, she pressed through a huge
crowd to get to Jesus, defying the injunction that
forbade her from having physical contact with other
people.
According to the custom of the Jews, the
haemorrhage she suffered made her unclean; therefore,
she stood the risk of being stoned to death if found
in public, let alone touching other people. Her desire
for freedom, for her healing, pushed her to brave the
odds (Mark 5:24-29).
Likewise, until Hannah became desperate for a
child, and made up her mind for a miracle, nothing
happened. For many years, she maintained the status
quo, until she decided she must have a miracle. She
went into the house of the Lord, fell on her face before
God and prayed until she prevailed.
How strong is your desire to change your financial
status? How strong is your desire to change your health
status? How compelling is your desire to move to the
next level? How strong is your desire to experience
the supernatural in your spiritual life, in your ministry,
in your academics, business or career?
We all want to see growth and make progress;
everyone of us wants to heap success upon success,
but not many are ready to brave the odds and do the
needful. Growth in any area requires very simple and
basic principles that aren’t negotiable. One of such is
a strong compelling desire. Let your desire be strong
enough to compel you to take the right and necessary
actions.
Prayer
Dear Lord, I thank you for the glorious Gospel of your
Kingdom, which is committed to my trust. With all fervency and
urgency, I preach the Gospel of righteousness, braving all odds
to ensure your righteousness is established in the earth and
in the hearts of men, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
James 5:16-18; Mark 5:25-34
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 16:1-20
Deuteronomy 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLEREADING PLAN
Acts 27:21-31
Psalm 75-77