Issues, Issues, Issues

[Joanna Finch]

In the 5th chapter of Mark in the bible it tells about the story of the woman with the issue of blood. What is an issue? In her case it means the flowing or pouring out of. She had a medical condition and had been from doctor to doctor, spent all of her money and knowone could give her a diagnosis or a cure for the problem. not only that but she was considered unclean according to the Jewish law which can be found in the book of Leviticus. Her own husband couldn't touch her. Now mind you, according to the bible she had this condtion for 12 years. Can you imagine the loneliness, the shame she felt? Well, some of us have been dealing with issues (situations, problems) for years that may not be medical. Your issue could be abuse, low self estem, sexual sins, finances, relationships. Where have you gone to get help? To a doctor, psychologist, clergy, another man, another woman, turned to a liquor body, drug? Have you found relief? If not, what is the solution? It's Jesus. What do you say?