touch

Research has shown that human touch is actually essential to sustain healthy development in babies and children.  It has been proven that babies can starve if not held and touched adequately in their first year.  Young children experience inadequate bone growth, as well, if lacking in loving touch.  As adults we need touch as a form of communication, stress relief, encouragement and acceptance.  There's just something about us that needs that contact.  We are also children of God and He desires to touch us, as well.  His touch brings life and healing.  He lifts us up when we're hurting and crushed.  He disciplines us in love, too and He does not leave us alone.  As Jesus, He came to live among us and touched many to heal and deliver.  Just as He longs to know us individually, so He will touch you and me personally.  His touch reminds us that He is very near and that He loves us. 

 

Matthew 17:6-8 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid.  But Jesus came and touched them and said, "Arise, and do not be afraid."  When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.

 

blessings,

Rob Smith