And
the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed
[them] all. Luke 6:19 KJV
And
Jesus said, “Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out
of me.” Luke 8:46 KJV
To be touched
by Jesus meant healing…so to touch Jesus would be healing also. That must have
been how the people in these verses felt. People were seeking healing for their
physical ailments. Jesus could feel the energy—translated here as “virtue” go
out of Him…and into those that were seeking healing. Today so many are seeking
the same thing—healing. When we’ve had healing services at our church the
alters are full of people wanting prayer and anointing. Do you seek the same
thing? Is it physical healing for a sore back or knee…or spiritual healing for
a poor attitude? Reach out to Jesus. He is still the Great Physician.
Training Tip – Tell your children these stories about Jesus
healing people when they touched Him…as well as when He touched them. Discuss
also that sometimes Jesus doesn’t heal us when we ask—but we just have to
continue to trust Him that He hears our prayers and will someday answer them.
Sometimes the answer is “No—not now” and we just have to accept that—and endure
the pain that we still carry.
Lord Jesus, please give us a healing touch today in
our physical and spiritual bodies. Help us to understand when Your answer is “No”
or “Not now” that You still hear our prayers and love us.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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