Just A Touch #154

Mark 10:13-16

13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; and the disciples rebuked them.

14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

15 "Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it at all."

16 And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands upon them. (NAS)

Do you need a fresh touch from God? Do you need embraced, loved, accepted? Do you need power in your life? Would you like for someone to say good things about you? Then come to Jesus. The mothers of the little children wanted Jesus to touch their children. To touch was to make a connection. The desire of the mothers was for their children to be blessed by connecting to Jesus. Jesus is the same, yesterday, today and forever.

Do you need to connect or reconnect to God? Many in the Bible knew how special it would be if they could only connect with Jesus. The woman, with the issue of blood believed if she could just touch the hem of Jesus’ garment then things would be different. “For she thought, ‘If I just touch His garments, I shall get well.’" Mark 5:28.

He touched the leper and he was healed, He touched Peter’s mother-in-law who had a high fever and it was gone. He touched the eyes of two blind men and they could see.

Although the disciples of Jesus tried to stand in the way, Jesus made sure even the children could come to Him.

He is speaking to you today. Matt 11:28-30: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. "For My yoke is easy, and My load is light." (NAS)

Would you ask Jesus to give you a fresh touch. Humble yourself as a little child and come to Jesus. He is ready to give refreshing to your life.

______________Today's personal note from Dennis

Greetings from Starbucks,

More and more I recognize my need to be totally dependent on God. He is the source of all, the power of all, and the finisher of all things. To Him be the glory.

Summer is quickly flying by. The All-Star baseball game seems to mark the middle of summer and the National League taught the American League a lesson here in the Valley of the Sun this week.

Sandy and I are spending most of our summer here in the heat. We will take a week and travel to South Dakota again this year. Plans now are for me to preach at the Community Bible Church in Pierre. Pastor Harvey has been gracious to allow me to fill his pulpit several times. It is a great church. This has been a tough year for them because of the flooding in Pierre.

Our grandsons are busy. Burke and Bennett are in San Diego this week. Collin is attending a soccer camp and Johnny is trying to adjust to a helmet. He does not like the helmet. It is helping him to develop his lungs with the crying he does when he has to wear it.He is doing much better. The medication for the digestive issues is working. He is also low on vitamin D and is receiving a supplement for that.

Sandy is thrilled to know that Burke has inherited the gene for antique shopping.

I do hope all of you are having a wonderful summer. I pray for God’s protection as you travel and spend time receiving much needed R&R.

God bless you all. ~ DGW