February 21, 2012 Real Power

Real Power

Mark 5:30-32 At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?” 31 “You see the people crowding against you, “his disciples answered, “and yet you can ask, ‘Who touched me?’” 32 But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it.

YOU know Jesus’ healing power is real here, don’t you. His power is so much a part of him he feels it flow out of him.
The Gospels record one miraculous, power-filled scene after another. The events happen so quickly, you can easily miss them. Demons gone, the blind see, the deaf hear. The words of life are proclaimed, and lives are changed forever.
The wonder of Jesus power demonstration is that he didn’t stop—ever. His power is still going into the world right now. This past week in our town, 75 teens came to faith in him at a rally at the high school. A junior high boy known for causing trouble has found new life. A teen turned from her suicide desires. A family found comfort in their deep sorrow. A 4-year-old boy came to church and is excited for Jesus. A young boy has found peace from his worries. A young mom has begun to see joy and hope in her life once again. A teen has been rescued from an abusive home.
“Where’s Jesus?” You ask. He’s right here in the crowd of hurt, hopelessness, pain, doubts, fears, disease and worry. Yes, Jesus walks right into these places. And when you touch him, his real, alive and life-changing power flows from him.
Do you want this in your life? Then go touch him. Grab onto him. Hold onto him. Let his power flow to you.


Pause and consider Jesus’ power never is unplugged.