If it be Thy will...

Yet, think of the woman with an issue of blood who had to only touch the hem of Christ’s garment and, unbeknownst to Him, virtue was drawn out of Him and healed the woman’s ailment!

On the one hand, one could argue that since Christ wasn't even aware, it happened regardless of His will being aligned with hers...  But, on the other hand, He was already out-and-about, looking to help, right?  Every second of His short, 33 year life, was Him on a mercy mission.  One could argue that it was His will, just owing to the fact that He would have healed her, had she asked Him too or even if He had known that she was looking for Him for just that reason.  The fact that she didn't even talk to Him doesn't change the fact that she had enough faith to be healed and the fact that Christ was unaware of her touch, doesn't alter the fact that her faith combined with Christ's Priesthood and power and virtue combined in such a way that she was healed!

Remember Jairus' daughter (same chapter in Mark)?  She was brought back to life when Christ was in a different town, walking towards her.  Not only that but, He healed the woman with the issue of blood while He was traveling.  

What a chapter...  What a Man...  What a God! (is that silly to say or even think?  By definition, that's what He is. He is a God!)

Let's push the idea that He wasn't even aware, though...  Had He become so in-tune with His Father that He was able to be aware of the thoughts and needs of those in this world?  One could argue that He had, in which case, there would be nothing to wonder about: If she was close enough to "touch the hem of His skirt", then she was close enough for Him to be aware--actually, very close and close enough!  He would be the definition of "being present" in every situation!

The fact is, though, that she was healed.  His virtue did leave His person.  Couldn't even entertain the idea that He didn't know...

Two occasions where Christ didn't necessarily need to even be cognizant of the need and didn't need to even be in the same town to perform the miracles of healing!

JPS