Dare to Believe
- Henley Samuel
- Sep 27
- 4 min read
September 27, 2025
Today, let's explore the transformative power of faith. In a world where we're often guided by what we see, hear, or feel, there's a deeper reality available to those who dare to believe. When we shift our focus from our circumstances to the author of life, everything can change, not gradually, but immediately.
The Power of a Touch
In Mark 5, we encounter a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years. Her situation was desperate:
She had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse. Mark 5:26
Despite her circumstances, something remarkable happened when she heard about Jesus. Instead of resigning herself to her condition, she imagined a different outcome. She believed that even touching Jesus' garment would bring healing. This wasn't wishful thinking, it was faith in action.
When she finally reached Jesus in the crowd, she touched his garment, and:
Immediately the flow of blood dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease.
What a powerful moment! After twelve years of suffering, her healing came instantly. The word "immediately" highlights the suddenness of God's intervention. There was no waiting period, no gradual improvement, just an immediate transformation.
Beyond the Crowd
Jesus was surrounded by people that day. Many were touching him, pressing against him as he made his way to Jairus' house. Yet only one touch released the healing power. Why?
The difference wasn't in the physical contact but in the faith behind it. The crowd was physically close to Jesus, but this woman connected with him through her belief. She approached with expectation, having already declared her healing before it happened.
This teaches us something profound: proximity to Jesus without faith doesn't transform us. Many people attend church for years without experiencing transformation. As the sermon beautifully puts it:
Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian, just like staying in a garage doesn't make you a car.
What makes the difference is knowing Jesus, truly knowing him as Father, provider, and healer. This knowledge unlocks healing, blessing, and favor in our lives.
Your Healing Is in Your Hands
One of the most striking insights from this passage is Jesus' response to the woman:
"Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your disease." - Mark 5:34
Notice that Jesus didn't say, "I have healed you." Instead, he acknowledged her faith as the activating force. This reveals a profound truth: while Jesus has already provided everything we need through his sacrifice on the cross, our faith accesses these provisions.
Your healing, victory, prosperity, and freedom are already available, they're in your hands. The table has been prepared before you, even in the presence of your enemies, your sickness, your failure, and your brokenness. Now it's time to come to the table and partake of what's already been provided.
Permanent Transformation
When Jesus heals, it's not temporary, it's permanent. The amplified translation captures this beautifully:
"Daughter, your faith [your personal trust and confidence in Me] has restored you to health; go in peace and be [permanently] healed from your suffering." - Mark 5:34 (AMP)
God's work in our lives isn't subject to reversal. When He opens a door, no one can shut it. When He elevates us, no one can bring us down. Just as Joseph's position in Egypt remained secure despite his brothers' earlier betrayal, our position in Christ is permanently established.
Dare to Believe
The Passion Translation phrases Jesus' words powerfully:
"Daughter, because you dared to believe..." - Mark 5:34 (Passion Translation)
This raises a question for each of us: Do we dare to believe?
Do we dare to believe that our faith can heal us? That it can open new doors? That it can lift us from our lowest point to our highest potential?
Your faith can yield miracles. Your faith can transform your circumstances. Your faith can take you from the pit to the palace. But you must dare to believe, to put your trust confidently in God and be ready to receive your permanent healing and blessing.
Conclusion
Faith isn't passive, it's active and expectant. It doesn't just hope for change; it declares it, believes it, and walks in it before seeing the evidence. The woman with the issue of blood didn't wait until she was healed to believe; she believed first, and her healing followed.
Today, you stand at a similar crossroads. Will you focus on your circumstances, or will you fix your eyes on the author of life? Will you be content with merely being in the crowd, or will you reach out with faith that releases power? Will you dare to believe that what Jesus has done is enough, and that your faith can access it now?
Remember, it's not about asking Jesus to do something new, it's about receiving what He has already accomplished. Your healing, your victory, your blessing, they're already yours. Dare to believe, and watch as they manifest in your life immediately.
Reflect on This
In what areas of your life do you need to shift from focusing on circumstances to focusing on God's promises?
How might your life change if you began to declare your victory before seeing evidence of it?
Prayer
Father, I thank You that I am Your beloved child. I declare that my faith activates Your power in my life. Today, I dare to believe that what You have promised is already mine. I receive my healing, my victory, my blessing, and my freedom. I stand firm in the knowledge that when You do something, it's permanent. Thank You that the doors You open, no one can shut. I walk in peace, knowing that my faith has made me well. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Key Takeaways
True transformation comes not from proximity to Jesus but from faith-filled connection with Him.
Your healing and victory are already available, faith is the key that unlocks them.
When God intervenes, the change is immediate and permanent.
Right believing produces right living, what you believe about God shapes your experience.
Dare to believe, declare, and walk in your victory before seeing evidence of it.
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