More Than One Touch
I can’t take the credit for the following words, but I can take the credit for sharing them with you. As I know so many that are struggling right now — wondering when their prayers will be answered, when the miracle they’ve hoped for will come to pass, pleading with God for His touch in their lives or in their family’s lives. Sometimes it takes more than one touch. Sometimes the answer is in the waiting. Sometimes God’s plans negate ours. But rest assured. God’s ways are so much higher than our ways; His thoughts so much higher than our thoughts. That’s just the way God often works. Hold on — because often it takes more than one touch.
“A blind man is led to Jesus. He stands in silent darkness. The crowds beg Jesus to touch him. They have seen the power of His miracles and they come to Him with faith. Jesus decides not to touch the blind man’s eyes for an immediate healing. Jesus touches his hand instead. “He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village” (Mark 8:23).
The hand that will be pierced with the nails holds a hand that has felt its way through the darkness. Come, follow Me. I will lead you. Trust Me. I am here with you. Let us walk together. You are safe. The blind man surrenders to Christ’s guidance.
They walk into the unknown. They are present to each other. “Putting spittle on his eyes He laid his hands on the man and asked, ‘Do you see anything?’” (Mark 8:23) In a blurry fog, the man looks up at Jesus. He cannot see clearly. There’s a tinge of disappointment and confusion. Why hasn’t Jesus healed him? Why is his healing incomplete?
But Jesus is not finished. This healing requires two touches. This healing takes time. Christ’s power is working slowly. Jesus touches him again. Sight comes into focus with pristine clarity. And the blind man is no longer blind. Restoration. Their eyes lock in silent gratitude. The man gazes upon the face of his healer. He never forgets that look of love. He has encountered Jesus. He sees God.” — Rose Coleman
Today, please know this same Jesus desires to encounter you. Your healing might take time. Perhaps your healing needs more than one touch. Today, will you let Him lead you by the hand? I have said this more than once in the last few days — in my own world — “God is in control.” We don’t have to be. Trust Him. He’s got this. He’s got us.