Daily Walk Through the New Testament May 25 Read Mark 5:11-36 Mark 5 gives an account of the only incident in Scripture when Jesus directly addressed a woman as “daughter” (vs. 34). Can you imagine how that made her feel? As someone who was considered unclean by her community because of her health condition, she probably couldn’t remember the last time anyone had a kind word for her or used a term of affection for her. More than likely, she couldn’t remember the last time anyone looked at her with anything but disgust. She was an outcast — poor, lonely, and desperate. Yet, with a look of love that only He could give, Jesus tenderly called her “daughter.” Why did He refer to her that way? Because our kinship with Jesus is not established by blood but by faith. This woman had touched the hem of His garment thinking, “If only I may touch His garment, I shall be made well” (vs. 27-28). She believed Jesus could heal her, and He made mention of her great faith, saying it had made her well. Every time we place our faith in the risen Christ, we activate God’s power, we elevate God’s purpose, and we celebrate God’s presence. In every difficulty, God is always asking this one question: “Do you trust Me or not?” May your answer always be yes!