The provided text appears to be a transcript of a sermon or a religious talk. The speaker begins by greeting the audience and expressing their happiness to be in Lisbon to deliver the message. They then move on to share a story from the Bible about a woman who had been suffering from bleeding for 12 years. She was unable to find a cure and had spent a lot of her life with doctors.
The speaker then discusses the void or emptiness that many people feel in their lives, and how they often try to fill this void with material things or distractions. They argue that the true way to fill this emptiness is to know Jesus Christ. They share their personal struggle with the wrong understanding of Jesus and how it led them to emptiness.
The speaker then delves into the story of the woman who touched Jesus' clothes and was instantly healed. They emphasize that this woman did not fully meet Jesus yet, as she only knew Him as a miracle worker. The speaker argues that there is more to Jesus than just performing miracles. They stress that Jesus is a friend who is present in times of trouble and tribulation, and that He is our refuge.
The speaker concludes by saying that the greatest miracle is when Jesus fills the void in our hearts, making us aware of who we are and that we are saved. They encourage their listeners to recognize Jesus as their father, which they argue is a more profound experience than merely knowing they are His children. The speaker ends by emphasizing that when Jesus fills our void, it's not just about the physical healing, but also about the spiritual transformation.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is talking about a woman with a flow of blood in the Bible (Luke 8:43).
2. The woman had been suffering from the flow of blood for 12 years.
3. She spent all her money on doctors but could not be cured.
4. She touched the hem of Jesus' cloak and was immediately healed.
5. The speaker says that the greatest emptiness in life is not knowing Jesus.
6. The speaker mentions that Jesus is a God of relationships and wants to be called "friend" or "father".
7. The woman with the flow of blood was trembling with fear when she met Jesus.
8. Jesus called her "daughter" and told her to go in peace, saying her faith had saved her.
9. The speaker says that the greatest miracle is when we meet Jesus and our heart is filled, we are called his son, and we are saved.
10. The speaker invites the audience to make a decision to live for Jesus and be filled with his presence.