Sunday, August 30, 2015

Christ, His Touch



~ The Master’s Touch Is A Healing Touch! ~

The Historical Account  ~  “And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, ‘Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.’  Then He [Jesus Christ] put out His hand and touched him, saying, ‘I am willing; be cleansed.’  Immediately the leprosy left him.  And He charged him to tell no one, ‘But go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as a testimony to them, just as Moses commanded.’  However, the report went around concerning Him all the more; and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by Him of their infirmities.  So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed” (Luke 5:12-16). 

Comments  ~  First, in that day no one else would reach out and touch a leper!  They were considered unclean and kept at a distance.  The all-powerful Savior reached out to that leper who asked for cleansing.  Second, throughout Scripture leprosy is often a type/symbol of sin.  Third, when Jesus Christ touches a sinner who asks for healing from sin that person is healed and receives salvation and eternal life. 

the key question: “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15). This is the most important question you will ever answer. If you do not answer it, or answer it incorrectly, you have made the biggest mistake anyone can make!

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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