Monday, March 23, 2015

Unclean...

I believe in the power just one touch can make. I think of Jesus in the leper's den, His interaction with lepers was absolutely startling, and such a potent demonstration of the length to which God will go to extend Grace, even to people whom society believes are the least deserving of it. But then, is that not the very definition of grace? It is written when Jesus saw the leper He was “filled with compassion”(Mark 1:41). Filled means just that (topped off, pouring over with compassion). He was moved, to do something others would not do. Jesus immediately cared for him. Are their people God has placed in your path today that one touch from you could make the difference? A hug, a smile, a pat on the back? Can I encourage you today to be filled with compassion instead of repulsed and possibly even judgmental of the needy, hurting and desperate? Would you join me today and consider touching the heart of the very people our society deems "unclean"?

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