Lord, Teach Me to Reach Out
- Kim Brunette
- Mar 23, 2022
- 1 min read
Posted on February 5, 2020 by elcachargers
by Edd Tucker • Elementary Principal
Human touch is so important to people. Psychologists have performed studies on the effects of physical touch and the problems created by the lack of touch. In Matthew, Jesus sets an example for us and how to treat people. “Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man (Matthew 8:3).” The man mentioned suffered from leprosy, a skin disease that inflicts people in such a way that others avoid contact with them. However, Jesus did not avoid contact with the man but instead reached out and touched the man and healed him.
Sometimes we treat others as if they have leprosy. In our classrooms or in the realm of our influence there may be students that we tend to avoid. I can think of people like that in my own life. Can you? I know I can see their faces in my mind. After asking Jesus to forgive us for doing this, we need to try and picture Him reaching out to these people through us.
Here at ELCA we have opportunities to reach out and touch others. A thumbs up, high five, or a fist bump can show support in a way that positively makes a difference in the life of a student. A kind word or a smile can bring healing to someone who is often avoided. A pat on the back or a hug (yes, I said hug your students) can brighten a student’s day. How will Jesus use you to reach out and touch others today?
That story about Jesus touching the leper always stops me—it’s such a powerful reminder that reaching out often means breaking our own comfort zones. I’ve been reflecting on that same passage lately, and it’s helped me be more intentional with a simple pat on the back or a hand on a shoulder, which I’ve been learning more about through https://ai-art-generator.org
That story of Jesus touching the leper is such a powerful reminder that our words mean nothing without action. It makes me wonder how often we hold back from that simple, healing connection in our own daily walk. I've been reflecting on this a lot lately and found some helpful devotions on the topic at https://aiphotoonline.com
The way Jesus touched the leper instead of just healing him from a distance is such a powerful reminder that reaching out often means getting uncomfortable. It makes me wonder how many people I keep at arm's length when they really just need to know someone sees them. I've been reflecting on this a lot lately, and a resource that helped me put it i https://animatediff.net
The way Jesus touched the leper instead of just healing him from a distance really hits home—we often forget that reaching out physically can matter as much as the miracle itself. I've been reflecting on this with my own kids lately, and I've been using a simple daily guide to help me slow down and notice those small moments of connection. https://music-generatorai.com
That story about Jesus touching the leper always stops me cold—it’s so easy to forget how radical that simple act was. It makes me wonder how often I hold back from people who need that same kind of reach, and I’ve been using a daily prayer guide to help me stay intentional about it. https://faceless-reels.app