A mom’s touch is similar to God’s touch.
Touch is one of the most personal responses. It requires closeness—reaching out and entering the other person’s space. It is also one of the most challenging senses to ignore. That is why after having said “mom” several times, a child will tug on the mom’s arm. Touch is so deeply personal, in your space, and close that we can’t ignore it.
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. "Get up," he said. “Don’t be afraid." When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. One day, after reading these verses, I experienced them replaying in my head for the rest of the day. Peter, James, and John had just witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration. His face shone like light, and Moses and Elijah appeared from nowhere. Then a cloud of light appeared, and a voice boomed from heaven. I would have fallen face-down and been terrified as well.
What I love most is Jesus’ response. He didn’t boast in His glory. He didn’t say, “Now that was cool.” He didn’t even call their names. Instead, before Jesus spoke, He came near and touched His scared friends. Once He had their attention, He spoke. And when they looked up from their fear, they saw no one except Jesus.
This is the Jesus we serve. The Jesus who comes near and touches our fearful hearts. Do you need to feel His touch? Ask Him to touch you, and He will in a way you can’t ignore.
For what reasons do you need Jesus’ touch?
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Tammy Boyd is a wife to an amazing man and a mom to two wonderful and energetic boys. She loves to write, bake, run, and watch her children laugh. More than that, she is simply a follower of Jesus who is dependent on His grace and mercy daily. She wants to speak life and love well in all she does. You can follow her at https://find-joy.weebly.com/blog.