The Gaither song, “He Touched Me,” reveals one of Christ’s primary healing methods … the touch. An infirmed woman reached out and touched Jesus and was healed. Jesus would often touch the sick and make them immediately well.

The touch is still viable. Elders are instructed to lay hands on the sick and “They shall recover.” I often find myself using the word “touch” when I pray for those I love. I say, “Lord, touch ________.'”

The expression, “God’s hand is upon him” is used to denote divine endorsement upon a life and ministry.

Our hands can and should be used as conductors of God’s power and our love. We can communicate so much through a loving, appropriate touch.

READ/HEAR: Mark 4,5