Author	Thread: Do you know just how to touch people?
Admin	Do you know just how to touch people? Posted : 16 Feb, 2011 08:52 AM Here's another Barefoot Beautiful Reminder of How A Loving Touch Can Bless and Impact the Lives of Others ... a reminder given to us by the Holy Spirit through Charles Stanley in today's devotion from his In Touch devotional magazine. Love, Steve The Touch That Transforms Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Read | Matthew 19:13-15 There are many types of touch�such as the encouraging pat on the back, the comforting hug, and a parent�s loving squeeze. Each conveys something unique and can communicate powerfully. No matter what the situation was, Jesus knew just how to touch people�sometimes with His hand but always with His heart. Consider how lives were affected by coming in contact with Him. For instance, in today�s reading, Jesus called the children to Himself, placed His hand upon those little ones, and blessed them. With His physical touch, the Savior also cured many illnesses. Peter�s mother-in-law was immediately better when Jesus placed His hand on hers (Matt. 8:14-15). Later, when soldiers and religious leaders came to arrest Christ, Peter struck the high priest�s servant and cut off his ear. The Lord, however, lovingly reached out and healed the injury (Luke 22:50-51). Other times, Jesus used words to impact people. For example, when He told Lazarus to come out of the grave, the dead man arose (John 11:43-44). Christ also healed a paralytic by speaking to him (Matt. 9:6). And the Samaritan woman�s life was transformed through a mere conversation with the Savior (John 4:7-29). She felt His heart even though there was no physical touch. God touches us today as well. We can�t experience Him physically hugging us or placing a hand of blessing upon our heads, but His Word, His Spirit, and His truth move us in the depths of our being. Jesus feels our pain and moves us, giving us salvation and transforming our lives. Copyright 2011 In Touch Ministries, Inc. All rights reserved. www.intouch.org. In Touch grants permission to print for personal use only. Post Reply
View Profile History	Do you know just how to touch people? Posted : 16 Feb, 2011 12:49 PM I usually use my fingers to touch people. Stop touching me! Stop touching me! MOOOMM!! He's touching me! :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL: Post Reply
View Profile History	Do you know just how to touch people? Posted : 16 Feb, 2011 01:11 PM I'm not touching you! I'm not touching you! :ROFL: :ROFL: Of course I NEVER said that to my siblings! :laugh: Seriously, Steve: thank you for posting this. :waving: Post Reply
View Profile History	Do you know just how to touch people? Posted : 16 Feb, 2011 04:54 PM Again, you're SO BAREFOOT WELCOME, godslamb, and everyone!!! :hearts::hearts::hearts: Cobbler, you are a BAREFOOT HOOT!!! :rolleyes::goofball::laugh: Love, Steve Post Reply