Being Made Whole

²⁴ And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

²⁵ And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,

²⁶ And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,

²⁷ When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.

²⁸ For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.

²⁹ And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.

³⁰ And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?

³¹ And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

³² And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

³³ But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

³⁴ And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

Mark 5: 24-34

I’ve got an incredible story to share with you today. It’s about a woman who went through a tough time but found hope in the most unexpected place. This “certain” woman had been dealing with a bleeding condition for twelve long years. Can you imagine that? She tried everything – doctors, treatments, spending her life’s savings – but nothing worked. Things only got worse.

Then, one day, she heard about a man from Galilee. They called him a prophet, and they said he had the power to heal. She couldn’t help but wonder if he could be the answer she had been desperately searching for. Deep down, she believed that if she could just get to him, just touch him, he would heal her.

But there was a catch: she was a Hebrew woman living under the Mosaic Law. According to the Law (Leviticus 15:19-28), her condition made her “unclean.” If she went out in public and touched others, they would become unclean too. And if she touched the Messiah, he would be considered unclean according to the Law.

After twelve years of disappointment and despair, this woman knew she had to take a chance. She wasn’t going to touch him directly; she believed that if she could just touch the edge of his garment, that would be enough. So, with unwavering faith, she pushed through the crowd (which was already a miracle given her condition) and at the perfect moment, it happened. She touched Jesus, and instantly, she was healed.

But her worst fear came true. Jesus stopped in the midst of the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?” The disciples were confused. How could he ask such a question in such a crowded place? Yet Jesus kept searching for her. She wondered how he could expose her like this. According to the Law, she would have to pay a price for making everyone she touched unclean. But instead of staying silent, she fell at his feet and confessed everything. Her secret was out, but her faith in Jesus was greater than her fear.

Then Jesus said something that changed her life forever. He called her “Daughter” and told her that her faith had made her whole. He said, “Go in peace, and be whole of thy plague” (Mark 5:34, KJV). Did you catch that? Not only was she physically healed, but Jesus didn’t hold her uncleanness against her. He told her to go in peace. She was completely healed, and she wasn’t guilty of breaking the Law.

The word “whole” in this story comes from the Greek word “Sozo,” meaning to save, deliver, or protect. When Jesus made this woman whole, he wasn’t just concerned about her physical need. He cared about her entire being – body, mind, and soul. He wanted to save, deliver, and protect her. When she became whole, she found true peace because all her needs had been met.

In Matthew 1:21, it says that Jesus came to save his people from their sins. The word “save” also comes from the Greek word “Sozo.” We often use the word “saved,” but “whole” works just as well. Jesus came to make his people whole. Why? Because we were created with an empty space in our hearts that only God himself can fill. He wants to fill that void. And the only way that void can be filled is through Jesus Christ. He not only saves us but completes us, making us whole by filling that emptiness within our hearts. He saves, delivers, and protects us – mostly from ourselves.

In this world, we often try to fill that void ourselves. We turn to drinking, drugs, or relationships, thinking they will fill the emptiness. Maybe we seek satisfaction in building personal wealth or get lost in the worries of this world. But nothing can fill that void like Jesus. It’s not just an experience; it’s a relationship. It can happen in an instant, just like the “certain” woman experienced when she touched Jesus’ garment in faith. But it’s also a daily walk, a daily relationship with the One who created the universe and knows all things. The woman was told to “go in peace” because Jesus completely filled the void in her life and made her whole. And guess what? We can have that same peace when we allow Jesus to fill our voids completely, making us whole and well.

Isn’t that incredible? Jesus wants to save you, deliver you, and protect you. He’s the missing piece that brings everything together, making you whole. So, don’t try to fill that void with temporary fixes. Open your heart to Jesus and let him fill you with his love, grace, and peace. It’s a relationship that will transform your life, day by day.

Remember, you are loved, valued, and cherished by God. Let him make you whole, and experience the peace that surpasses all understanding.