His Touch Makes It All Possible

When I asked the Lord what I should write about for this week's Moment to Reflect, He brought back to mind our wonderful church service this past Sunday.  As the men's choir sang "Just a Touch From You", our pastor prayed specifically over each and every one of us.  The presence of the Lord was evident as wave after wave of praise swept over our congregation.  Afterwards, we were all charged with taking that special touch from God and sharing it with others. 

So here I am ready to share a message about His touch with you. However, when Iiiiii thought about God's touch, my mind went here...

and here....

Then, unfortunately, it went here...

 and even worse, here...

So I tried to get spiritual and ended up here...

Praise God!  This is where I need to be.

Matthew 9: 21 gives us one biblical account of the woman with the issue of blood seeking healing from Jesus. As the news reached her that the famed miracle worker named Jesus was nearby, desparation set in. She never thought HE would actually touch HER because in her unclean state, she was supposed to stay away from public places. However, she took a chance and placed her faith in receiving healing from the edge of His prayer cloth.  

For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole...

What's so fascinating about this chapter is that this woman of faith was not the only recipient of Jesus' wide range of healing.

1)   Friends lowered a man with palsy in front of Jesus - walking was restored

2)   Matthew the tax collector was called - relationship with God was restored

3)   Jairus' beseeched Jesus for his dying daughter - life was restored

4)   Two blind men followed Him and cried out - sight was restored and

5)    a demon-possessed mute was brought to Him for deliverance - speech and right thinking was restored. 

All seemingly hopeless situations that caused grief, separation, confusion, financial drawbacks and frustration....

Sometimes the beginning of the school year can start in a way that leaves you shaking your head wondering how you're ever going to get through the next nine months with all of your hair and perfect blood pressure.  Just know that it is possible. There is nothing too hard for God. We serve a mighty God who is not only capable of taking care of you, but wants to do so.  Psalm 138:8 says that “God will perfect that which concerns me”.  Seek Jesus as did the people in Matthew 9

1) Lower yourself before Jesus 

2)Expect Him on your job

3)Let other's call on Him for with you

4)Reach out for Him believing that you will receive

5) Call out to Him believing that you will receive

6) Be transformed by the renewing of your mind… Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will

As you transform, pass on those blessings to your students and coworkers. As He touches you, reach out and touch someone else.  Become a testimony of God’s faithfulness to those who are called by His name. Remember, He may be using you to win over an unbeliever…

Have a great work week!

The Lord is with you and you are loved,

Toni

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