Uncommon Sense(s) #5
Touch—feel, stroke, pat, caress
- Touch the hand of one you love
- Touch the softness of a baby’s cheek
- Touch the arm of one who’s suffering
- Touch the rose petal, the brook pebble, the ocean surf, the caterpillar fuzz
- Touch the fabric silky and smooth, furry and sleek, velvety soft
Spiritual touch
- Touch the unnoticed—the children,1 the lepers,2 the rejected,3 the poor,4 the sinners 5—with the compassion of Jesus’ touch.6
- Touch one another—with a holy kiss,7 with a helping hand,8 with an encouraging act,9 with Christlike 10
- Touch Jesus—by the hem of His garment, seeking healing;11 by the prayers He invites, seeking answers;12 by the cup of cold water, seeking to bless in His name.13
- Touch heaven—with overflowing worship.14
Tomorrow’s touch
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’”15