MH page 38

As Jesus ministers in the streets of the cities, mothers with their sick and dying little ones in their arms press through the throng, seeking to come within reach of His notice.

Mothers brought their sick and dying children through pressing crowds to seek the attention of Jesus. This is a historical narrative describing crowds approaching Jesus during His ministry.

Behold these mothers, pale, weary, almost despairing, yet determined and persevering. Bearing their burden of suffering, they seek the Saviour. As they are crowded back by the surging throng, Christ makes His way to them step by step, until He is close by their side. Hope springs up in their hearts. Their tears of gladness fall as they catch His attention, and look into the eyes expressing such pity and love.

Despairing mothers persisted through the crowd to reach Jesus, finding hope and comfort in His compassionate gaze. The paragraph narrates the emotional experience and hopeful interaction of mothers meeting Christ.

Singling out one of the group, the Saviour invites her confidence, saying, “What shall I do for thee?” She sobs out her great want, “Master, that Thou wouldest heal my child.” Christ takes the little one from her arms, and disease flees at His touch. The pallor of death is gone; the life-giving current flows through the veins; the muscles receive strength. Words of comfort and peace are spoken to the mother; and then another case, just as urgent, is presented. Again Christ exercises His life-giving power, and all give praise and honor to Him who doeth wonderful things.

Jesus miraculously healed sick children upon request and spoke words of comfort to their mothers. This is a narrative account of Christ performing a divine miracle of physical healing.