The 5 Senses Project

Touch

Sight

Hearing

Smell

Taste

 

“Humans have five basic senses: touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. The sensing organs associated with each sense send information to the brain to help us understand and perceive the world around us.” ⁽¹⁾ 

                  Touch involves various distinct sensations that communicate to our brain thru neurons in our skin. The importance of touching is that it can convey tenderness and compassion towards another human being. This is obviously true if we are the recipients of the touch as well. In the Christian realm Jesus did a lot of touching. Only when dealing with the money changers in the Temple courtyard did he exhibit anger as he tossed the tables and their goods asunder. Jesus metaphorically touched the hearts and lives of not only his disciples, but all who came in contact with him.

                  There is one thing for sure that must transpire regarding touch and our Lord. We all need to be touched by Him. Scripture is clear, (Luke 6:17-19) when it tells us ‘whosoever is touched by Jesus is made perfectly whole’.  Here I give you 5 scriptural instances of Jesus touching individuals. 

In Matthew 8:1-4 the touch of Jesus healed a leper. In Matthew 9:20-22 the touch of Jesus healed a woman with the issue of blood. In Matthew 20:29-34 the touch of Jesus gave sight to the blind. In Luke 22:50-51 the touch of Jesus healed the ear of the high priest’s servant. In Matthew 9:23-26 the touch of Jesus gave life to the dead.

                  Even to this day the touch of Jesus is desperately needed by the huge masses of lost souls who, unbeknownst to them, must make a payment they could never afford. It is a fact that the wealthiest person on earth doesn’t have enough riches to pay for his own forgiveness. That’s because in God’s economy money is worthless; the payment must be made in blood. Not just anyone’s blood, but the blood of a sinless offering. Namely, Jesus Christ.  

                  Touch … they say that is the first of our 5 senses that we use when we are born. It remains important throughout our lives. Allow the Holy Spirit of God to touch you today. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

 

(1)    www.livescience.com/60752 - human senses.html

Other resources: http://sovereigngrace.homestead.com/files/SermonTouchingJesus.htm