Christ As Healer- The Touch of Jesus

Christ As Healer

The Touch of Jesus 

Mark 8:22-26

Opening Prayer: Lord Jesus, I praise You.  Touch me, heal me, and bring sight to my blindness so that I may see things clearly.  Restore me, Lord, for I am at Your mercy.  In Jesus’ Name I pray.  Amen. 

PROGRESSIVE HEALING

When healing is delayed, we often assume that it did not come from the Lord, but every good and perfect gift is from the Father above Who does not change.  He is still the loving, caring and sovereign Father Who takes care of His children at all times.  He is still the One Who works all things together for our good.    

This unknown man in the scriptures experienced the power of Christ’s healing him in a different way because his full healing was extended over time instead of immediate.  Because of this he came to know the Lord’s faithfulness as well as His mercy and grace in greater ways.  He came to know HIM and not just His methods.  What began as a simple request for healing became an encounter with the Savior of the world that changed the man’s life forever.  

Where has the Lord done a similar healing in your life?  When have you sought Him for a simple healing and received so much more?  In the waiting you moved closer to Him and your intimacy with Him deepened.  Though the times were hard and the waiting was long, the Lord stood beside you all the way.  He never abandoned you and you found that you could depend on Him in the storms of your life as well as in your daily concerns.  You learned that He is always faithful and to rely on Him alone.  You turned everything over to Him because, in your weakness, you discovered that He is strong and apart from Him you can do nothing.   You understood a new depth of His great love and gained a deeper love for others.   They were hard times, but, in retrospect, would you really have wanted it any other way?  Look at the glorious results of your waiting.  So much more than you could have imagined.  Take time to give thanks to the omnipotent, all-knowing, ever-present sovereign God Who changed what was meant for evil in your life into something that was for your good.  

Consider these scriptures:

Isaiah 55:8-9

I Thessalonians 5:24 

Psalm 27:14 

Psalm 46:10

II Corinthians 5:7

Galatians 6:9

I Corinthians 15:58

THE TOUCH OF CHRIST 

The touch of Christ has radically changed countless hearts and lives throughout history.  As He revealed Himself to others in everyday circumstances and changed the way they saw Him and their lives, they grew wise and understanding, merciful and gracious, and kind and compassionate while passing on to others the godly attributes that He had placed within them during their encounters.  He brought hope, peace, and joy to them.  He ushered forth commitment, devotion, surrender, and complete abandonment to Him while He showed them His love in a whole new way.  Because He touched their hearts and lives, they were forever transformed and became what they never dreamed they could become.  They became more like Jesus. 

The touch of Christ is unique in our lives, for He alone has the power to drastically revamp our broken and shattered lives and make us whole again.  Old is made new and the dead are resurrected by the touch of the Master’s hand.  He is the Resurrection and the Life.  

Christ desires to touch your broken places and bring you healing, for with Him nothing shall be impossible.  He will heal your broken heart and bind your wounds as He blesses you with His unconditional love and care.  Bring your wounds to Him and give thanks for His expected healing.  

Consider these scriptures:

Matthew 14:35-36

Mark 6:56

Mark 10:13

Luke 6:19 

Matthew 17:5-7

Luke 7:14-15

HIS TOUCH THROUGH YOU 

It is sometimes our privilege to be used by Christ to touch the hearts and lives of others so that they may be drawn to Him.  As He increases in us, His life shines through our life and reflects His radiant light.  Wherever we are, we are Christ’s ambassadors and representatives of His Kingdom.  By reaching out to others in His Name and power, we give Him all the glory and praise for His favor in our lives to make a difference through Him.  Where has He allowed you to serve Him this week?  What difference has it made in your walk and intimacy with Him?  

Consider these scriptures:

Matthew 25:31-46

II Corinthians 5:20

Acts 17:28

Colossians 1:10

Romans 6:10b

Romans 14:7 

I Peter 3:1-2

REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD- What does each scripture say to you?

John 11:1-44

I John 5:14-15

Proverbs 3:5-6

Romans 8:28

Closing Prayer: Thank You for Your wondrous healing power at work in my life, Lord.  Thank You for healing me by Your touch.  Your lovingkindness and constant caring for me through Your love is such a gift.  May I comfort others with the comfort You have given me.  In Christ’s Name I pray.  Amen.