“A certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She spent all that she had and was no better, in fact, she was worse. When she heard about Jesus, she touched His garment and said, "If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well." Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt that she was healed of the affliction. Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him turned around in the crowd and said, "Who touched my clothes?" But His disciples said, "You see the multitude thronging you, and you say, ‘Who touched Me?'" He looked around to see her who had done this thing. But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth. He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction." (Mark_5:25 – 34)

• Her name was unimportant. Neither Matthew, Mark, nor Luke mentions her name in their account of this event. They only say “a certain woman”

• We learn that the illness she had was long term (v.25b) - to be exact, she had been sick for twelve long years.

• To make bad matters worse, we learn that she spent all her money trying to get better (v.25c).

• During that time we learn she went to others for medical advice (v.26a) but she only grew worse (v.26b).

• Fortunately for her she found the Great. Physician (v.27)

• And she reached out for help. She found a compassionate physician who interrupts what He was doing to address her problem and the cure was immediate.

• Because of her testimony (v.33) they became aware of His power to heal. In addition, He publicly praised her faith.

The Great Physician can help with your problems as well. When Paul asked for help with his problem, instead of God giving him what he asked for, He gave him something better. (2Corinthians_12:9)

You should get to know and trust this Great Physician and enjoy His blessings as this woman did. You can be sure she told her friends about this very special day in her life.