----POWER OF TOUCH~~

--"Moved with compassion,
Jesus reached out and
touched him."
--(Mark 1:41)--

--EARLY IN HIS ministry, Jesus was approached by a man with leprosy, an ancient label for all types of infectious skin diseases. Because of his disease the man was required by the Old Testament law to live outside his community. If the sick man accidentally found himself in close proximity to healthy people, he had to call out, "Unclean! Unclean!" so they could avoid him (Leviticus 13: 45-46). As a result, the man may have gone months or years without human contact.

Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. Jesus had the power and authority to heal people with just a word (Mark 2:11-12). But as Jesus encountered a man whose physical illness left him feeling isolated and rejected, His touch assured the man that he was not alone but accepted.

As God gives us opportunities, we can extend grace and show compassion with a gentle touch that conveys dignity and value. The simple, healing power of human touch goes a long way to remind hurting people of our care and concern. ~~

--"Lord Jesus, thank You for the personal way You reached out to care for hurting people. Help me to follow Your example and extend compassion. I want to be more like You, our Savior, Lord, Redeemer, and King above all kings." ~~amen

----CARING FOR OTHERS MAY INCLUDE A COMPASSIONATE TOUCH. REACH OUT IN JESUS NAME~~~

--ODB/LS--"None But Jesus"/ Hillsong ~~<https://youtu.be/R9qoqQ75ifs>
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