May 23rd, 2026

Read Hebrews 11:1 

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”

This week we read the extraordinary story of the woman healed by just touching Jesus’s cloak. She touched the hem of Jesus’s garment and received instant healing of a condition she had suffered with for many years. She also received restoration of her spirit. It is such a powerful example of God’s love, power, and ability to heal us in intimate and meaningful ways when we move in faith towards Him. But the story doesn’t end with “the touch”- it begins there. Jesus told the woman to “go in peace.” He was telling her to go and begin a new way of living! 

Faith is not just a single moment in time. Faith is meant to be a lifestyle. The same faith that brought her healing would now carry her into her future. Her faith began with her “reaching” out to touch Jesus. And then, she was called to “walk”. I imagine that when she began her walk after her healing, she wasn’t sure which direction to go or where to begin. However, her faith was characterized by confidence and hope, knowing that even though she couldn’t “see” the next step, God was leading her step by step in the direction he was calling her to go! Faith is the “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” 

Key point: Faith is a daily movement, not a one-time act.

Question: Where is God calling me to trust Him next? What is one step forward I can take today? 

Prayer: Lord, help me live a life marked by faith. Lead me step by step into all You have for me. Amen