Coming to Jesus for mercy involves humbling oneself and seeking His grace in times of need.
In the accounts of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood, we see a clear model of humility and earnestness when approaching Jesus. Jairus fell at Jesus' feet, a posture of surrender and recognition of Jesus' authority (Luke 8:41). Likewise, the woman, suffering for 12 years, believed she could be made whole by merely touching His garment (Luke 8:44). Their actions emphasize that coming to Jesus for mercy requires an acknowledgment of our impotence and a genuine cry for His help. This is vital in understanding our relationship with Christ, as Jesus responds to those who come to Him with sincere faith and need, granting them mercy and healing, as He did with Jairus and the woman.
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