The Human Touch

I start every morning and evening with coffee and God through daily devotions from Our Daily Bread Ministries, https://odb.org. “Power of Touch” is the title of today’s devotion. The scripture is from Mark 1:40–45 with the key verse, “Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him.” Mark 1:41 NLT. Lisa Samra wrote this devotion. My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, all that I write, I pray first to God to guide my words, so that it may serve as spiritual food and guidance. I want God to be the sole source of my writing, so all the credit goes to Him, not to me. I am only his humble servant. I thank God that He led me to use Our Daily Bread Ministries as a base for comments. The power of human touch is incredible. Patients made miraculous recoveries. Imagine the touch of God, and what would it be like. Jesus touched many people to heal them physically and emotionally. 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 in my actions.

Caring for others may include a compassionate touch.