Matthew 9:18-26
While he was thus speaking to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. And behold, a woman who had suffered from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment; for she said to herself, “If I only touch his garment, I shall be made well.” Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well. And when Jesus came to the ruler’s house, and saw the flute players, and the crowd making a tumult, he said, “Depart; for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. And the report of this went through all that district.

Homily:

The people that came to mourn the passing of the ruler’s daughter were more invested in mourning and the glory of resurrection, but not the ruler. He had faith and his faith moved God.

The people that walked with Jesus had many burdens they carried while walking with him, but one came from a distance and got her miracle while He was on the way for another. She had faith and that faith stopped God.

Faith is not necessarily required only when we are in need. If it was so, then our relationship with God would be strictly transactional – I believe in you for this miracle, so deliver.

Faith is an evidence of our deep belief in God’s care, independent of outcome.