Key Passage
Then Jesus held the children in his arms. Jesus put his hands on them and blessed them.
— Mark 10:16 ERV (Read Full Text)
Key Thought
Jesus frequently touched people. So must we. In a world so devoid of human contact, especially genuinely affectionate and non-sexual contact, so many people ache to just be touched. Reach out and touch someone today.
Prayer
O God, thank you for the gift of touch. To receive the affectionate touch of a friend or loved one is precious. To be able to share my loving touch with another is such a great gift. Help me to use this gift generously and wisely I pray. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Related Scriptures
A man that had leprosy came to Jesus. The man bowed on his knees and begged Jesus, “You have the power to heal me if you want.” Jesus felt sorry for the man. So Jesus touched the man and said, “I want to heal you. Be healed!” Immediately the leprosy disappeared, and he was healed.
— Mark 1:40-42
Jesus and these followers went to the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. Jesus saw many people there crying loudly. There was much confusion. Jesus entered the house and said to the people, “Why are you people crying and making so much noise? This child is not dead. She is only sleeping.” But all the people laughed at Jesus. Jesus told the people to leave the house. Then Jesus went into the room where the child was. He brought the child’s father and mother and his three followers into the room with him. Then Jesus held the girl’s hand and said to her, “Talitha, koum!” (This means, “Little girl, I tell you to stand up!”) The girl stood up and began walking. (The girl was twelve years old.) The father and mother and the followers were amazed. Jesus gave the father and mother very strict orders not to tell people about this. Then Jesus told them to give the girl some food to eat.
— Mark 5:38-43
All the brothers and sisters here say hello to you. Give each other a holy kiss when you meet.
— 1 Corinthians 16:20
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