In the Life of Christ When I walk with Jesus through Matthew 8:1–4, I am struck by the courage of the man who approached Him. The biblical term translated “leprosy” could describe several serious skin diseases, all of which carried consequences beyond physical suffering. According to Leviticus 13–14, such a person could be declared ceremoniallyContinue reading “The Touch He Did Not Have to Give”
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The Touch That Restored a Soul
In the Life There are moments in the life of Christ that reveal not only His power, but His heart. The healing of the leper in Mark 1:40–45 is one of those moments. The leper did not merely suffer from disease; he suffered from isolation. He was the walking symbol of rejection, shame, and separation.Continue reading “The Touch That Restored a Soul”
Don’t Let Him Pass By
Afternoon Moment Busy afternoons have a way of narrowing our attention until all we can see is the next task, the next responsibility, the next deadline. But sometimes, right in the middle of all that hurry, the Lord invites us to pause—not only to catch our breath but to catch sight of Him again. Today’sContinue reading “Don’t Let Him Pass By”