Matthew 14:34-36 (ESV Strong's)
And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent around to all that region and brought to him all who were sick and implored him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well.
Just the Fringe of His Garment
An important theme in this section centers around those who came to Jesus for a need, but only had limited knowledge, access and faith in Him. In the above passage we read about Him returning to the land of Gennesaret. He had been their previously and had healed a wild man, full of demons. That caused Jesus’ fame to spread. When He arrived this second time they found many who simply wanted to touch his garment. That was enough to heal them. Note what happens later in this same section. A Canaanite woman comes to him for healing and Jesus tells her that He was sent to the nation of Israel. Note what she says:
Matthew 15:27 (ESV Strong's)
She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.”
She was willing to take the crumbs of God’s grace. She knew that just a small portion of God’s grace can bring healing to anyone.
Peter had just enough faith to step out of the boat but not enough to walk miles. God is not demanding all the faith in the world to follow Him. He is just wanting us to believe to the extent we can touch His grace. A fringe, a crumb, a look across the water in the midst of the storm. God is extending portions of His grace for us to believe in Him. When He does, we only need to believe to the extent of the grace He offers. As we believe in the fringe, He will soon off the full garment of His grace. As we believe in the crumbs, He will give us the full loaf of His grace. We are only to believe in the grace He offers.
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