“The Touch of God” (Part II)

Date: 11/9/2011
Speaker: Pastor Johnny Moore

 

There is no touch like the touch of God. His touch is the difference between life and death; hope and despair; victory and defeat.

     In Mark 5:25-34, we find an incident where the touch of God made the difference between life and death. It is the story of the woman with the issue of blood. As we look at this little woman, let us compare her story to our lives today.

     #1 - She Needed The Touch of God: In verses 25-26, the Bible tells us several things about this woman: (1) She was sick; (2) She had been sick for a long time; (3) She had been to every doctor; (4) She had spent all she had; (5) She was no better; (6) She only grew worse. Does this sound like people today? (1) Multiple problems; (2) Struggled for a long time?; (3) Tried everything?; (4) Exhausted all resources?; (5) No better?; (6) Only worse; Your answer is the same

as this woman’s answer… “You need the touch of God.”

#2 - She Wanted The Touch of God: She said in verse 28, “If I can touch but His clothes, I shall be whole.” Not only did she need God’s touch, she wanted God’s touch. So many people today need God’s help, and God’s touch, but they do not want God’s help or God’s touch. In order to receive God’s touch you must want it. If you want it, you will be willing to do at least three things:

(A) You must be willing to go alone: This lady wanted God’s touch so bad she went to touch Him alone. Sometimes you have to stand alone to receive from God.

(B) You must be willing to break tradition: God chooses to do things His way and sometimes God’s way does not line up with ours. It sometimes goes against our tradition.

(C) You must be willing to lose your present reputation: This lady did not care what other people thought about her. Her main purpose was to touch Jesus. Nothing else mattered.

What is your present situation? Do you need the touch of God? Do you want the touch of God? He is concerned about you, and He wants to help you. But He will not intrude into places He is not wanted. If you want the touch of God, you can experience it. Why not call upon Him today with an open heart, and watch His power as it is demonstrated in your life.

 

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