Monday: Be Made Well
Daily Lesson for Monday 8th of June 2026
Imagine the throng of people on the shore of Galilee. They’ve been waiting for Jesus’ return since early morning, and as He steps from the boat, they press close around Him, following Him into the village of Capernaum. Suddenly, Jairus, ruler of the synagogue, appears and begs Jesus to come to make his daughter well.
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One of the people in the crowd is a woman who has been unwell for many years. She’s spent all her money on doctors, but she “was no better, but rather grew worse” (Mark 5:26, NKJV). She’s heard about this great Man of Galilee and, with hope in her heart, gathers what little strength she had to leave her house that morning to join the crowd. The press of the people feels almost suffocating as she inches closer to Jesus. And then, through the pushing and shoving, she sees Him. She encourages herself: “ ‘If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well’ ” (Mark 5:28, NKJV).
Read Mark 5:21-34. What happened, and what can we learn?
This incident shows Jesus’ care and compassion for the sick and lonely, and those usually lost in the crowd. Many that day were pressing close to Jesus’ side as they drifted along with the crowd, but only one intentionally reached out to touch Jesus to receive the blessing she so desperately needed. However, it wasn’t her touch that healed her; it was her faith that made her well (Mark 5:34). “The Saviour could distinguish the touch of faith from the casual contact of the careless throng.”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 344. Jesus’ garment held no special power; rather, it was the woman’s faith and her choice to reach out to touch Him that healed her.
That frail woman, in her suffering and distress, could have stayed in bed at home on that morning, but instead, she deliberately sought Jesus out in the hope of healing. Seeing Him at a distance wasn’t enough; she drew close to Him.
Jesus beckons us to do the same today. He says, “ ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls’ ” (Matthew 11:28-29, NLT).
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How did this woman in such great need demonstrate the ideas in Romans 5:3-5? What might this look like in your life? |
A couple of years ago, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Many of you prayed for my healing and I am grateful for those prayers. The miracle was that I found a good surgeon who cut a third of my bowel out. The cancer had not spread, and subsequent tests and colonoscopies have confirmed that there has been no recurrence. I am very loath to claim a miracle because I lost a friend and colleague to bowl cancer only a couple of years earlier, and I lost my best birding friend to a medical episode about the same time as I had cancer.
I don’t claim to know the reason why they died and I am still living. I don’t think I had greater faith of had more prayers on my behalf. I look at it this way. I am still alive and that gives me the responsibility of sharing the love of Jesus with those within my sphere of influence. Being spared is not a reward for something, but it does bring with it the added responsibility of having more time and of using it to God’s glory.
The thing that keeps me humble is that I see these folk, who were not healed, who in their dying spoke volumes about the love of Jesus. The miracle I pray for is that in my living, I too can effectively share that love with others.
May your living be rich and joyous as you continue to be a testament of the power of God thru the Holy Spirit. God honor our acknowledgement of His Divine interventions in our lives.
Amen, Maurice. Thank you for sharing your inspiring thoughts.
Never underestimate the power of a silent prayer.
God hears our silent prayers;
He who speaks in still small voice hears the calm, quiet and silent meditations of our hearts.
He who heard Hannah hears when we mutter and groan in quiet solitude.
Jesus advices in Matt. 6:6
“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”
Jesus knows that genuine faith are developed and expressed more when we have a private summit with our God in our hearts or closets, the woman with the issue of blood for 12years was inspired by Holy Spirit and she whispered in silent prayer to God, acted out her faith and received her healing instantly from Jesus.
In emergency you may be a whisper away from deliverance for our God is Omniscient, Omnipotent and Omnipresent.
This is now my prayer always;
” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.” – Psalms 19:14 (KJV)
Amen!!!
Without exception, prolonged periods of physical illness affect people physically, mentally, and spiritually. With this woman being sick for twelve years, she had no hugs, no kisses, no handshakes, pats on the back, or shared meals. It was difficult to go out in public. She could not go with other women to draw water from the well, and she unfortunately could not venture out to worship at the temple— just nothing. For twelve years! Even if she was strong, twelve years without human contact took a toll on her emotionally. Clearly, from this story, the chronic illness was a form of prolonged spiritual battle. What comes out clearly is that God hears and answers our prayers the moment we pray. But that does not mean our spiritual battles end instantly, for we have to endure, learn, and grow through our battles and challenges. As Scripture reminds us, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer” (Romans 12:12).
For years before she saw Jesus face to face, this woman had invisible prison walls that surrounded her 24/7. They definitely were not walls she erected around herself but were put there by her Jewish culture based on laws God had given Moses many years before. Yet these invisible prison walls, guilt, and the accompanying shame did not stop this woman from pursuing, striving, and pushing forward to touch Jesus. She had gone from doctor to doctor and spent a fortune seeking a cure. But when she saw an opportunity, she clung to it, touching Jesus’ cloak without even speaking to Him. As part of our battles, Satan likes to mess with our minds, taunting us with horrific challenges that leave us feeling unworthy when our bodies betray us, especially when we have not seen breakthroughs for long. “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).
The Lord wants us to know that although we may not understand why, Jesus saw this woman still cowering and trying to hide. Jesus knew her by nane, He knew her emotional wounds. Jesus knew and understood her feelings of shame, fear, and anxiety. Above all, Jesus loved her so much that He could not let her walk away carrying those emotional wounds any longer, for the day had come. So Jesus immediately responded, stopped everything, and addressed her situation. He not only healed her physically but restored her dignity publicly when He said, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace and be healed of your affliction” (Mark 5:34). What a beautiful reminder that Jesus sees and understands not only our physical suffering but also hidden wounds of the hearts, and in His perfect time, He brings total healing, restoration, and peace.
Motanya, I love how you call attention to not only the woman’s physical but emotional healing. In speaking to her with such tenderness and calling her “daughter”, Jesus broke down the emotional prison that had her bound and restores her identity. He also called everyone’s attention to her healing to remove the stigma that had made her a social outcast according to their traditions.
You also mention how God moves in his perfect time. Time is such a powerful force. It affects us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Think of how easy it is to hold up a water bottle, unless you have to hold it up for an hour.
Think about poor Jairus! Every minute must have been excruciating as Jesus stops on his way to heal Jairus’ daughter whose life is slipping away. Every minute counts, and here Jesus stops to ask a “stupid question”. And what was the point of the delay if this woman was already healed and his daughter was on the brink of death. Silently I can imagine him thinking, “Come on, come on, let’s go!” His worst fear, that Jesus will be too late, is realised when messengers arrive from his house to tell him it’s too late. “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” Jesus doesn’t give Jairus a second to even think of mourning. Instead, he requires Jairus to replace mourning and fear with faith.
In Mark 5 we see that God’s timing is not bound by human urgency. Instead, Jesus arranges events so that deliverance and healing happen at the precise moment, in the precise way that accomplishes the deepest transformation. What a Saviour!
Thanks Isabirye 🙏
“”Silently I can imagine him(Jairus) 🤔🤔, “Come on, come on, let’s go!” His worst fear, that Jesus will be too late, is realised when messengers arrive from his house to tell him it’s too late. “Your daughter is dead. “”
It’s at our last moment, hardships, challenges dat we shouldn’t curse our God ( Curse your God and die, Job 2:9) but rather call unto him and we shall be relieved of whatever burden.
Christ calls unto Jairus at his last ” Your daughter is dead , don’t bother/ Teacher to not be afraid but only believe, Vs 36.
(Isaiah 55:10) reminds us ” God’s ways/ thought are different/ higher than ours” and he knows his perfect timing for everything.
Thanks for your explanation brother
I want to acknowledge God’s goodness with thanks for travelling mercies. For three weeks, I have been in transit, and I have just arrived back at home safely.
Our relationship with God is tested when life’s storms strike. The woman with the issue of blood recorded in Mark 5:21–34 is one of the most profound narratives in the Bible regarding faith. A storm that lasted for 12 years was indeed overwhelming, prolonged, and inexplicable. Life’s storms at times come in multiples: physical, financial, social, emotional, and spiritual. Many of us can identify ourselves in this. This story has so much to teach in our growing relationship with God. However, today, I want to highlight the following lessons:
1. Our faith in God does not eliminate suffering – Even as our relationship with God grows stronger and stronger, we are not guaranteed exemption from hardship. When storms of life strike, we must not be tempted to measure God’s love by our circumstances.
2. We must not allow disappointments, frustrations and setbacks to become despair – When life’s storms become overwhelming and prolonged, more likely despair will set in. However, this story tells us that if we hold on, our relationship with God will grow even stronger. We should continue trusting God despite repeated disappointments.
3. “We must continue hearing about Jesus – “When she had heard about Jesus…” (Luke 5:27). Her breakthrough began with what she heard. Before she touched Jesus, she heard about Him. “Faith comes from hearing…” (Romans 10:17) We must not neglect hearing the Word of God through Bible study, sermons, songs and testimonies.
4. We need to express our faith through actions – The woman did not only believe, but she moved towards Jesus. She pushed through the crowd to reach Jesus. When life’s storms strike, our faith should move us to do something: pray, worship, read the Word of God, engage in fellowship, and be obedient.
5. Jesus sees us individually and not the crowd – Many people were touching Jesus, but only one touch drew His attention. God does not see a crow, but He sees individuals. During life’s storms, it may feel as though God has overlooked you, but He has an answer for your storm.
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” (Hebrews 10:23, NLT).
I have liked the way you have listed out the lessons brother Omwenga, and especially point number 4 has ruled out to me, “faith without actions is dead” (James 2:17). When we look at Romans 5:3-5 side-by-side with the story of the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5:21-34, we find a perfect, living illustration of what the Apostle Paul was talking about.
Paul outlines a beautiful, progressive chain reaction of faith: Suffering → Perseverance → Character → Hope. The woman in Mark’s gospel lived out this exact chain reaction over twelve painful years.
The Parallel Breakdown:
1. “We also glory in our sufferings…” (Romans 5:3a)
The Reality in Mark 5: The woman’s suffering was immense. She had been bleeding for twelve years, had spent all her money on doctors who only made her worse, and was socially and religiously isolated (rendered “unclean” by Jewish law).
The Link: While “glorying” in suffering sounds counterintuitive, it doesn’t mean she enjoyed the pain. Rather, it means her suffering stripped away all false securities (money, physicians, status), leaving her completely dependent on God. Her suffering became the fertile ground for a miracle.
2. “…because we know that suffering produces perseverance;” (Romans 5:3b)
The Reality in Mark 5:Think about the sheer grit it took for her to even get to Jesus. She was likely severely anemic and weak. Yet, hearing about Jesus, she pushed through a massive, crushing crowd.
The Link: Suffering didn’t make her give up; it forged perseverance(endurance). If she hadn’t developed the capacity to endure through years of disappointment, she might have stayed home, overwhelmed by the crowd. Her suffering trained her to keep moving forward.
3. “…perseverance, character;” (Romans 5:4a)
The Reality in Mark 5: The Greek word for character here (*dokimē*) means “tested worth” or “proven value”—like metal refined in a fire. When this woman reached out and touched Jesus’ cloak, she did it in secret because of her shame. But Jesus called her out into the light. Mark 5:33 says she came “fearing and trembling, fell at his feet and told him the whole truth.”
The Link: By standing before Jesus and the crowd to declare her healing, her internal faith was publicly proven. Her character shifted from a hidden, desperate sufferer to a bold witness of God’s power. Jesus even addresses her change in status by calling her “Daughter”—a title of high honor and identity.
4. “…and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame…” (Romans 5:4b-5)
The Reality in Mark 5: For twelve years, every human hope she had resulted in disappointment and shame. But her proven faith in Jesus led to a different kind of hope. Jesus tells her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”(Mark 5:34).
The Link: Her hope in Jesus did not disappoint or put her to shame. It gave her exactly what it promised: total physical healing and emotional peace. The love of God was poured into her life, completely erasing the twelve years of isolation.
The Big Takeaway:
Paul writes in Romans that this entire process happens because “God’s love has been poured out into our hearts.” In Mark, we see that love in physical form. Jesus didn’t just let power leave Him to heal her body; He stopped the whole crowd because He wanted to see her face, restore her dignity, and validate her endurance. Her story proves that when suffering is brought to Christ, it is never wasted—it is the raw material God uses to build an unshakeable hope.
God has led me to this blog and I’m encouraged everyday.
Ruby can sometimes get so excited and carefree that she causes a minor catastrophe. Beneath her fierce-looking, heavy frame is a loving and gentle heart. Ruby, my Alsatian guard dog, and I had not spent much time together for about three weeks because of my busy work schedule. So, when the public holiday on 1st June 2026 came, I finally had the chance to wash her and spend some time with her. The moment I got her out, she could hardly contain her excitement. As she jumped and darted from side to side, she suddenly crossed my path. I tripped over her, fell heavily on my right side, and banged my hip and ribs. Although I got up, washed her, and carried on with the day, my leg later became numb, and by the next morning a pulsing pain had developed. Over the following days, the pain came and went, moving from my hip to my thigh and knee.
Concerned, I visited the clinic on Friday morning. After examinations and imaging tests, everything checked out well apart from some minor soft-tissue injuries. With a little ointment and muscle-relaxing pain medication, I am steadily recovering and should be back in the gym by midweek. However, I discovered that my worries caused me to spend less time studying, and my prayers became more about worry than faith. I could not even make a comment on ssnet.org until today 😂😅😀—this comment. Should that mean something?
You see, reading about the woman in Mark 5:21–34, with her many years of torment, I noticed that she had faith that this man, Jesus, would heal her. She had faith that her life would cross paths with Christ. She believed that only a touch of the hem of His garment (for she did not want to interrupt Christ’s busy schedule) was all she needed to be healed. Her setback brought her closer to God. She knew that she only needed proximity to Christ to be made whole again.
I am left wondering whether I focused too much on my setback in this experience, or whether I soldiered on in a faith that brought me closer to God. What I have learned from Mark 5:21–34 is that faith may require intentional focus—a conscious shift away from worrying about problems and toward trusting that God carries the healing.
Lord Jesus,many are your children who have reached out in faith amidst all the challenges to touch Your garment trusting and believing that You will notice and respond to their touch just like You did to the woman. Please do not hesitate to come to their aid. Amen!
I can basically be thankful to God in everything I go through, because even in painful experiences, He always comes through and touches me (I’m not really sure if I’m the one who reaches out!). All I know is that by His power I can get restored, and whatever needs to change in me, He works out! Thank you, Lord, for helping me in my little faith!
In Mark chapter 5, an interesting connection can be seen between Jairus’s daughter and the woman with the issue of blood. The girl was 12 years old when Jesus healed her, and the woman had been suffering from her illness for 12 years. This suggests that when Jairus’s daughter was born, the woman’s sickness may have begun. Every year, as Jairus’s family celebrated the girl’s birthday, the woman could have been counting another year of suffering. By the time the girl turned 12, the woman had endured 12 years of illness. Yet on the same day, both received a miracle from Jesus—one was healed, and the other was restored to life. This reminds us that God’s timing is perfect, no matter how long we have waited.
As a cluster of thoughts flood my mind as i read about this woman… I realized that I too spends lots of time and resources seeking out healing, finances, etc don’t my own. The woman tried everything and when they sis worked and resources were sone … she turn to Jesuse . She tries to sneak in and get a touch and sneak back out. But God called her out because He wanted her a acknowledge the Power of God and it’s healing virtue and the immediate changes within her body.
Not the things that she had previously tried, but the POWER of God! He wanted her to testify and bear witness of the restoring and healing power of God. Jairus needed to hear and witness this miracle. As Christians we walk and rub shoulders with the Word of God daily or at least weekly..lol; Yet how often do we hear the call who touched me Ina way that trigger MY POWER to released.? Oh that we can touch (connect ) with God in a more meaningful way.
I am so excited that Jesus acknowledged the Women as His daughter… and said that her faith made her whole.
Traditionally for fellowship and in obedience people come to church… hopefully…lol.
At other times people don’t show up or stop attending church for various reasons; and often considered back sliders without fully knowing the situation. God know and understands every situation. A Women who had not been to church or church event… is acknowledged as a faithfilled daughter! Glory!!!
The story of the woman with the issue of blood is not just a literal story of an unfortunate woman. I believe that what often gets lost in the physical narrative is the spiritual metaphor of Christ’s Bride, the church.
Like the woman in the story, so many in the church are bleeding out under the disease of sin. They have tried everything; motivational speakers, self-help programs, psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors. Anything and everything to try to stop the incessant bleeding of the soul. Trying so desperately intently to be free, wanting to be free, spending all or nearly all of their resources to hopefully be freed from this malady, this body that won’t comply. Have you ever felt like that, or been there? I have! I can tell you first hand how frustrating, and discouraging it can be.
We need not despair, for there is a Healer, a Great Physician who has the “Balm of Gilead” to heal our sin-sick soul and quench the bleeding out which threatens our very existence through discouragement. It seems impossible that we can get close enough to receive His touch. We aren’t part of his inner circle of friends.
If we persevere with such faith as this woman did and throw ourselves at the feet of Jesus knowing that just to touch the hem of his Robe of Righteousness, or even the strap of his sandal, would bring healing to us, I believe that we would do it.
I believe that this is what Christ’s hemorrhaging bride needs more than anything today. May we, may I, have such perseverance and determination. May we like Jacob, who wrestled through the night with the Lord, not let Him go until we have received the blessing which we need and seek. All we need is one touch to stop the lifelong bleeding of our hearts.
“Pass me not oh gentle Savior, hear my humble cry. While on others thou are calling, do not pass me by.”
Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior, Fernando Ortega
Whatever trials or setbacks you may have, spending time in God’s word will carry you through. While spending time in God’s word, in my time spent with God recently, I ran across a word I had never had in my vocabulary before. By the way, reading Ellen White’s Writings is also a vocabulary builder. Muse is the word I discovered. Psalm 143:5. It is used in the King James Version, and the New King James Version. The English Standard Version uses the word ponder instead of muse. David is teaching us the meaning by using I will remember, meditate, and muse, or ponder if you prefer in this Psalm. We have semantics or word games right in the Bible. To me it teaches us to spend time with the Lord in His word, in prayer, and listening to God. If we don’t spend time in His word, we don’t have material to talk about other than ourselves. Don’t get me wrong, God wants to hear about your life, trials, or setbacks, your daily life, and of course, praise and goodness of Him. How far do you get with making friends if you don’t know their interest? Musing the word of God builds character, and strengthens the soul. Musing on negative thoughts obviously is destructive for the soul. Musing on and putting our minds 2000 or so years ago as a disciple of Christ setting at His feet marveling at the words He says, and finding them so precious, is seeing Him face to face.
I can imagine him(Jairus) 🤔🤔 thinking, “ Wats wrong with this Man, time is not on our side,Come on, come on, let’s go!” fearing that Jesus will be too late, finally messengers arrive from his house to tell him it’s too late. “Your daughter is dead. “”
It’s at our last moment, hardships, challenges dat we shouldn’t curse our God ( Curse your God and die, Job 2:9) but rather call unto him and we shall be relieved of whatever burden.
Christ calls unto Jairus at his last ” Your daughter is dead , don’t bother/ Teacher to not be afraid but only believe, Vs 36
Some things to think about with regard to the woman healed of her flow of blood. She suffered for 12 years. Did she never cry out to God for healing during those 12 years? Had she no faith in God until the day that she touched His robe? Did God allow the disease to continue until the day that He could show His mercy and love and healing power through His Son? Is that something that a good and loving God would do? Were there not other sufferers in the crowd that day who were calling our for healing, but were not close enough to touch His robe? Did they not have faith? When we cry out to God for His healing, His protection, His salvation, does He measure our faith to see if we have enough? When one continues to suffer after calling to God for relief, is it due to a lack of faith?
Maybe the real faith is to continue to believe in, follow and trust God during the setbacks, even if we cannot see an end to them.
Faith has no ‘power’ without God’s Grace! Our faith reaches out to our benevolent, powerful, willing, and gracious heavenly Father to come to our aid. His Grace waits patiently for our faith so He can share heaven’s treasures with His children – Matt.7:9-11..
God’s Grace and Faith represent the most marvelous synergy God uses on His children’s behalf because He loves us and wants to bless us. His Grace is available to us at all time, but it is the trusting child that reaches out to ‘touch His garment’ by faith. Both need each other; both depend on each other; both display the marvelous powers of our loving God – Eph.2:6-8.