Healed by faith

In Matthew chapter 9, Jesus encounters a woman long plagued by a blood-related illness. Fighting through a crowd to get to Jesus, she touches his garment, knowing that simple physical contact will heal her. After being touched, Jesus says to her (Matthew 9:22 KJV)

Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole.

Later in the same chapter, two blind men come to Jesus asking to be healed. Jesus asks (9:28 KJV)

Believe ye that I am able to do this?

When the men respond that, yes, they do believe, Jesus responds (9:29 KJV)

According to your faith be it unto you.

Note the common thread: Faith is the key to health. And though both stories appear to deal with physical health, there is an obvious undercurrent of attendant spiritual health. This is especially true in the second story, where being able to "see" doubtlessly implies spiritual understanding of God's will.

Growing in this "faith" is difficult, but a central part of our spiritual journey. Thankfully, we are not alone in that journey. Recalling the words of James 1:5 (KJV), when we lack spiritual vision,

...let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.