Hosea 2:16-18, 21-22 / Matthew 9:18-26
There can be many ways to solve a problem.
But the interesting point is the ingenious ways to look for solutions.
That also brings about the ability to think of original, creative solutions to problems.
And usually it is in desperation that conventional procedures and even cautious measures are put aside.
In the gospel, an official came up to Jesus and even bowed low in front of Him.
The official’s daughter has just died, but he believed that Jesus can save her life.
So, regardless of status and everything else, the official humbled himself before Jesus.
While all this was happening, a woman who suffered from haemorrhage for twelve years came up from behind Jesus.
She believed that even by touching the fringe of His cloak, she will be well again.
We may not know how the official or the woman came up with those ideas.
But we believe that God heard their prayers and prompted them to do something that was rather unconventional.
When we are in need and in desperation, let us pray to God for help.
And God may answer our prayers in a way that will even surprise us.