Monday’s Devotional: Reach Out and Touch

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She thought, “If I can just touch his clothes, I will be healed.”
Mark 5:28 NCV

We should never underestimate the power of touch. In our busy lives, as we rush from one appointment to another, skimping on affection with our families and loved ones can become routine. We wave goodbye to our children without stopping for a hug. Husbands head off to work with the barest brush of a kiss.

We do our loved ones a disservice, however, when we skip out on touching them. Touching communicates our affection but also affirmation and sympathy. You can encourage people—or comfort them—with a simple touch. In Scripture, Jesus touched many people, comforting and healing them. He also let people touch Him, such as the “sinful woman” (Luke 7:38), who touched and kissed His feet.

In Mark 5, however, the true power of a simple touch is beautifully portrayed. This woman, who had suffered for so long believe so strongly in Jesus that she knew the quickest touch of His hem would heal her. She reached out, and her faith made her well.

So hold those you love close. Hug them, and let them see a bit of Jesus’ love in you every day.

Lord, I turned to you when I need comfort. Let me also offer those around the comfort of a loving touch. Amen.

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Today’s Devotional is adapted from Whispers of Wisdom for Busy Women, Barbour, Day 164.

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