This sense is more elusive than the others. We do not physically feel His touch like we do when a friend puts a hand on our shoulder, or when a spouse hugs us, or a child takes our hand. We feel those touches, and relish them. God’s touch is deeper, reaching into our heart and soul. Because they’re not physical, we may dismiss them, especially when they prompt us to take action. These are some ways God touches us.
He touches our pain and brings relief and peace.
He touches our sorrow, figuratively wiping our tears and comforting our souls.
He touches our conscience, convincing us to do what is right.
He touches our compassion, compelling us to respond to a need.
He touches our mind, gifting us with insight and understanding.
He touches our need, supplying us with better solutions than we anticipated.
He touches our soul, satisfying us in unexpected ways.
Our best response is to extend ourselves to touch Him—to reach for His hand for closeness, to touch the hem of His garment for healing, to find the wisdom He gives, to be led in His ways, and to please Him as His child by simply drawing near.
And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them and blessed them.
Mark 10:16
BARBARA HIGBY 