Jairus, a well-known leader of the Jewish synagogue, sought Jesus in utter desperation, to invite Him home and heal his twelve year old daughter, who was at the point of death. As Jesus obliged and began to walk towards Jairus’ home, a helpless woman debilitated for twelve long years with an incurable disease and unable to advertise her presence in public (because of the Jewish law), surreptitiously touched the garment of Jesus - to experience instant healing!