Faith Multiplied

 

5,6,7: Faith Multiplied

By JK Woodall

Not everyone realizes that when Jesus came down from the mountain, He performed seven healings in Matthew 8-9. Three of them—5, 6, and 7—show how faith grows in different ways. Faith isn’t just personal; it’s strengthened when we stand together, reach out, and trust Jesus even in impossible situations.

5 – Faith That Carries Others (The Paralyzed Man) (Matthew 9:1-8)

A group of friends brought a paralyzed man to Jesus. He couldn’t move on his own, but their faith carried him. Jesus saw their faith and said, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven” (Matthew 9:2, NIV). Then He healed him completely. Sometimes, we need people in our lives who will carry us when we can’t move forward on our own.

6 – Faith That Reaches Out (The Woman with the Issue of Blood) (Matthew 9:20-22)

For 12 years, this woman suffered. Doctors failed her, society rejected her. But she thought, “If I can just touch His robe, I’ll be healed” (Matthew 9:21, NLT). She didn’t wait for an invitation—she reached out in faith. Jesus turned and said, “Your faith has healed you” (Matthew 9:22, NIV). Sometimes, we have to push through obstacles and reach for Jesus ourselves.

7 – Faith That Stands Together (Jairus’ Daughter) (Matthew 9:23-25)

Jairus believed Jesus could heal his daughter, but she died before they arrived. People laughed when Jesus said, “She’s only asleep” (Matthew 9:24, NIV). He removed the doubters and brought His closest followers inside. Then, He took her hand—and she got up. Some miracles require removing doubt and surrounding yourself with faith-filled people.

Faith is Stronger Together

I’ve experienced this firsthand. When I faced challenges I couldn’t handle alone, it was the prayers of others that lifted me up. Other times, I had to press through obstacles and seek Jesus for myself. And there were moments when I had to remove negativity and surround myself with believers.

Faith isn’t just added—it’s multiplied when we walk together.

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." – Matthew 18:20 (NIV)