Mt 9:18-26
18While [Jesus was speaking to the crowd], an official came forward, knelt down before him, and said, “My daughter has just died. But come, lay your hand on her, and she will live.” 19Jesus rose and followed him, and so did his disciples. 20A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. 21She said to herself, “If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.”
22Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, “Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you.” And from that hour the woman was cured. 23When Jesus arrived at the official’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd who were making a commotion, 24he said, “Go away! The girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they ridiculed him. 25When the crowd was put out, he came and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose. 26And news of this spread throughout all that land.
Reflection:
Your faith has saved you. What does this mean? That Jesus has no hand in the miracle cures? That the sick people’s faith alone is enough to make them well? I also tell sick people who come to me for prayers to have faith.
Faith is not only believing in God; it is also believing in a God who believes in us. Not only does the official believe in Jesus. Jesus believes in him and goes with him. The woman with hemorrhage has faith in Jesus who in turn believes in her and gives her his attention. Knowing that others believe in us can give us courage. Believing that God believes in us can make miracles happen to us!
Two frogs fell into a well. Because of its depth they could not get out. Soon the other frogs heard them trying desperately to jump out. Upon seeing the two, these frogs started booing and teasing them to accept their sorry fate. One of the frogs in the well stopped trying. But the other frog kept on, despite the ridicule of the others. Inhaling a lot of air and gathering all his strength, he made one big leap and got out of the well—to the amazement of all. The successful frog happened to be deaf and could not hear their booing; he thought they were cheering him.