And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone. She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her discharge of blood ceased. And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!” But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me.” Luke 8:43-46 (ESV) In Jesus’ day there were no secret service to guard public figures. I am sure there were many who touched Jesus as He walked through the crowd. Yet, Jesus noticed one who touched Him and stopped and wanted that person to speak up as to what had happened. There are many who come to Christ to see the spectacle of “religion” or out of curiosity, or in order to not be left out of something the crowd is doing. There are those who come to Jesus to be healed. They have understood that without Him they have no hope, no life, and no purpose, and have looked to Him, and touched Him so that they may regain what is lost. Those who come to Christ wanting healing, will find healing. Those who come out of curiosity will forever just be curious. | 
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