Be careful what you confess

 “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.”    Mark 5:28.  NKJV

There is power in the words that we speak and we need to take notice of them. How many words do we allow to just fly from our lips without even considering what they mean? Take for instance these selection of bad phrases below, and don't add anymore:

'I can’t do it. My leg is killing me. This is difficult. I’m never gonna get through this. This is going to be a bad day. I could never go to university, the work would be too difficult.'

Can you see the negativity of these words. They're what psychologists call Self-fulfilled Prophecy.There is a lot of power in the words that you and I confess. Remember with words the world came into existence. In Proverbs we are told that 'Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.' Prov 18:21. This verse is very evident in the story of the woman with the issue of the blood for 12 years (Mark 5:25-34); She said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.”  Her confession about being made well after touching the hem of Jesus’ garment brought about her healing and freedom.

Our text today, is what I want us to concentrate on. This lady, as we know, had been debilitated for 12 years, had spent all she had on so-called doctors and had no relief from her condition. She was desperate and when she heard Jesus was coming to town, she was determined to see Him. When she did, she bustled her way through the crowds and touched the hem of His gown. Notice two things here:

(1)  Determination. Nothing was going to stop her from seeing Jesus. He was her only hope. Sometimes it takes knocks in life to help us to see the way ahead.

(2). She was not going to let this opportunity go by. She may not have the chance again and her determination gave her the strength to force her way to the front of the crowd. And she received what she was hoping for.

We really must choose our words carefully. Proverbs 18:20 says "A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; from the produce of his lips he shall be filled.'

Get into the habit of choosing what comes out of your mouth wisely and watch the bad phrases.

Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard. 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. 

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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