Just A Touch

The Touch of the Master’s Hand

Luke 18:15 “15 Now they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them.”

A touch means so much" 

signifies that a simple physical gesture of touch can carry a deep emotional weight, conveying love, support, comfort, or connection, often having a profound impact even when seemingly small.

INTRODUCTION: The touch of Jesus has power over all our enemies

These people knew if Jesus ever put His hand upon their children, they would be all right. Everything Jesus ever touched was changed.

His Touch has power over

1.    Devils

2.    Disease

3.    Death

I.      HIS TOUCH IS A LIFE-GIVING TOUCH

A.    Jairus’ daughter

(Mark 5:41 “41 And taking the child by the hand, He said to her, “Talitha, kum!” (which translated means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” ).”

B.    The widow of Nain’s son

(Luke 7:14 “14 And He came up and touched the coffin; and the bearers came to a halt. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise!””

C.    Have you had the Touch of Life?

II.    HIS TOUCH IS A CLEANSING TOUCH

A.    The leper was cleansed by the touch of Jesus.

(Matthew 8:1–3 “1 When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. 2 And a man with leprosy came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.”

B.    Leprosy is a type of sin. The cleansing is a type of salvation.

C.    Have you had this Touch of Cleansing?

III.   HIS TOUCH IS A QUIETING TOUCH

Jesus healed Simon Peter’s mother–in–law of fever. (Matthew 8:14–15 “14 When Jesus came into Peter’s home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever. 15 And He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she got up and waited on Him.” This healing of fever is a type of sin’s sickness and discomfort

A.    Have you had this Quieting Touch?

IV.   HIS TOUCH IS AN ILLUMINATING TOUCH

Jesus healed the two blind men that followed Him.

(Matthew 9:27–30 “27 As Jesus went on from there, two men who were blind followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” 28 And after He entered the house, the men who were blind came up to Him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, “It shall be done for you according to your faith.” 30 And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, saying, “See that no one knows about this!””

Sin blinds, binds, and when full grown, bringeth death.

A.    Have you had this Eye-Opening Touch?

V.     HIS TOUCH IS A REASSURING TOUCH

The disciples felt this touch on the Mount of Transfiguration. (Matt. 17:6, Matthew 17:7 “7 And Jesus came to them and touched them and said, “Get up, and do not be afraid.”” They were told not to be afraid.

A.    Have you had this Reassuring Touch?

VI.  HIS TOUCH IS A HEALING TOUCH

The touch of Jesus replaced the ear of the servant. (Luke 22:50, 51) There was no scar on the man’s ear after Jesus touched it.

A.    Have you had this Healing Touch?

VII. HIS TOUCH IS A SAVING TOUCH

The touch of Jesus kept Simon Peter from sinking. (Matt. 14:29, Matthew 14:31 “31 Immediately Jesus reached out with His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”” Peter’s prayer was only three words long but it kept him from sinking.

A.    Have you had the Saving Touch?

·      HIS TOUCH WILL GIVE YOU POWER

Power. Ability to do things, by virtue of strength, skill, resources, or authorization.

(1) the unlimited power of God;

(2) the limited power God gives to his creatures;

(3) the power of God seen in Jesus Christ;

(4) the power of God (by the Holy Spirit) in the lives of his people.boldness, and the ability to live out one's faith effectively4.

·      The Holy Ghost, also known as the Holy Spirit, is described as the third person of the Trinity in Christian theology1.

·      The power of the Holy Ghost is multifaceted and significant in the Christian faith.

·       The Holy Ghost is the source of spiritual gifts, comfort, and unction, potentially making every church meeting filled with life and power2.

·      the Holy Spirit was given to Christ without measure, empowering His ministry3.

·       For disciples of Christ, the Holy Ghost is said to provide power that goes beyond intellectual abilities, instead working through their personalities to influence the world

·      This power is described as enabling believers to be filled with joy, peace, and hope4.

·      The Holy Ghost is also portrayed as the "Divine Producer of Christ in the Christian," helping to form Christ's character in believers5.

·      Overall, the power of the Holy Ghost is presented as essential for Christian life, providing guidance,

The Touch of the Master's Hand

'Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer       Thought it scarcely worth his while To waste much time on the old violin,       But held it up with a smile. "What am I bidden, good folks," he cried,     "Who'll start the bidding for me?" "A dollar, a dollar. Then two! Only two?       Two dollars, and who'll make it three?" "Three dollars, once; three dollars, twice;       Going for three…" But no, From the room, far back, a grey-haired man       Came forward and picked up the bow; Then wiping the dust from the old violin,       And tightening the loosened strings, He played a melody pure and sweet,       As a caroling angel sings. The music ceased, and the auctioneer,       With a voice that was quiet and low, Said: "What am I bid for the old violin?"       And he held it up with the bow. "A thousand dollars, and who'll make it two?       Two thousand! And who'll make it three? Three thousand, once; three thousand, twice,     And going and gone," said he. The people cheered, but some of them cried,     "We do not quite understand. What changed its worth?" Swift came the reply:     "The touch of the Master's hand." And many a man with life out of tune,       And battered and scarred with sin, Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd       Much like the old violin. A "mess of pottage," a glass of wine,     A game — and he travels on. He is "going" once, and "going" twice,     He's "going" and almost "gone." But the Master comes, and the foolish crowd     Never can quite understand The worth of a soul and the change that is wrought     By the touch of the Master's hand.

Shackled by a heavy burden 'Neath a load of guilt and shame Then the hand of Jesus touched me And now I am no longer the same

He touched me, oh, He touched me And oh, the joy that floods my soul Something happened, and now I know He touched me, and made me whole

Since I've met this blessed Savior Since He's cleansed and made me whole Oh, I will never cease to praise Him (to praise Him) I'll shout it while eternity rolls

Oh, He touched me, oh He touched me, He touched me And oh, the joy that floods my soul Something happened and now I know He touched me and made me whole