The Touch of Christ

I've been enjoying the book of Mark and the beautiful stories of Christ's compassion. I am deeply moved by how these stories mirror my own experiences with the Savior.

"...and all who touched Him were healed." Mark 6:56

Think about it - every time we touch our sweet Savior, from the first time on, we are changed and healed.

"People were overwhelmed with amazement. 'He has done everything well,' they said. 'He even makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak." Mark 7:37

Indeed, salvation has been accomplished - well and perfectly, bringing us back to our senses.

"He took the blind man by the hand and led him . . . his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly." Mark 8: 23, 25

The Messiah takes our hand in His and leads us out of darkness into His wonderful light.

"The boy looked like a corpse..But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet..." Mark 9:27

From oppression and death, we are lifted up by the blessed Christ and restored!

"He took a little child and had him stand among them . . . [t]aking him in his arms . . ." Mark 9:36

"And He took the children in His arms, put His hands on them and blessed them." Mark 10:16

All of my rest, peace and security is found in the arms of my Savior. I am an adopted child of the Father. Amazing.