Christian Daily Devotions

TOUCHED!

Written by FAVORED1 on September 3, 2010 – 11:22 am -

Friday, September 3, 2010

And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
[Matthew 17:7]

So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him.
[Matthew 20:34]

And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. And as soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.
[Mark 1:4]

When the other disciples saw what was about to happen, they exclaimed, “Lord, should we fight? We brought the swords!” And one of them struck at the high priest’s slave, slashing off his right ear. But Jesus said, “No more of this.” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.

[Luke 22:49-51]

“TOUCHED”

Good Afternoon Beloved,

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

Everbody needs a touch from Jesus. Did you notice that He touched those deemed “untouchable” but society’s standards. From the lepers who were so feared they were put outside the city, to those who came to arrest Him, they all received a touch from the Masters hands. His touch gave significance to the person touched. He let them know that, not only did He see them, but that He cared about their situation enough to do something about it. Can you imagine what was going on in the heart and mind of that soldier whose ear was restored. He must have had some sort of conflict. Here I am arresting this man, and He healed me. I’m His enemy and He healed me. My friend, we were in that same position. We were enemies of the cross, but Jesus loved us. He loved us then.. He loves us now. I remember an old song, that said “Lay Your Hands On Me Jesus… I Don’t Mind”… awesome reminder. When Jesus touches you, something happens. Oftentimes when I’m praying for people who are going through horrific tragedy, I’ll ask Jesus to touch them. I know that there is a pain that is so consuming, words aren’t enough. Especially for the child of God who knows the Word. Their grief can be so intense they can’t hear, but they can feel. Jesus can touch that place in them that has been crushed and bruised we could never reach it.

The LORD is near to them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit.
[Psalm 34:18]

God’s touch will bring that joy that is unspeakable! … oh .. and we can touch Him too… and when we touch Him… He’ll touch us back!

…. and that Beloved is Good News!

Y Stress? … U Blessed!

Have A Fabulous Day and a Wonderful and Safe Labor Day Weekend!