The Power of Touch (Part 7)

by | May 29, 2025 | The Daily Word with Pastor KBN | 0 comments

The Power of TOUCH WIDE

The Power of Touch – Part 7

Chapter 7: Experiencing God Through Our Sense of Touch

Subtitle: Unlocking the Spiritual and Physical Benefits of God’s Design

Opening Prayer
Father, forgive me of my sins as I come before Your sons and daughters, the hearers of Your Word. Use my words, Lord. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight. Be glorified, Lord, for Your Word says, “If I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto Me” (John 12:32). Father, let my words draw men to You. Let Your people be uplifted and encouraged by what is shared today. I give You praise for this. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

We are continuing our series, The Power of Touch, and today we arrive at Part 7. We’ve already explored how God interacts with us through sight, hearing, smell, and taste. Now, we move into the sense of touch—a sense that is both naturally powerful and spiritually rich.

God has created us with sensory perception that allows us to interact with the world around us. We use our senses not only for daily living but also to glorify and praise God. Thank You, Father, for the gift of eyes that see, ears that hear, noses that smell, tongues that taste, and skin that feels.

The Natural Significance of Touch

Touch gives us the ability to feel—through our skin and sensory receptors, we perceive pressure, temperature, and texture. The Hebrew word for “touch” is nege, a verb meaning to touch or make contact. In modern Hebrew, it also functions as a noun meaning “touch” or “contact.”

Before we examine the spiritual significance, let’s reflect on the natural power of touch. Touch is a force that fosters emotional connection and well-being. It releases oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” which reduces stress and anxiety and improves mental health.

Touch:

  • Lowers heart rate and blood pressure

  • Improves mood

  • Reduces stress

  • Aids in emotional bonding

  • Enhances immune function

  • Even helps alleviate physical pain

God has blessed many professionals—therapists, physicians, physical trainers, and massage therapists—with the gift of healing through touch. Their hands bring relief, healing, and restoration. How amazing it is that God uses this natural sense for profound impact!

The Spiritual Power of Touch in Scripture

Now let’s dive into the spiritual dimension of touch. Throughout Scripture, God uses touch as a means of healing, connection, and transformation.

1. Jesus Healed with Touch

“And these signs shall follow them that believe… they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”
—Mark 16:17-18 (KJV)

Touch was a conduit of healing power in the ministry of Jesus. When He touched the sick, they recovered. His touch carried divine authority and compassion.

2. The Woman with the Issue of Blood

“She said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole. And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up.”
—Mark 5:28-29 (KJV)

This woman believed that even touching the hem of Jesus’ garment could heal her—and it did. This wasn’t an ordinary touch; it was a touch of faith.

3. The Leper’s Healing

“And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.”
—Matthew 8:3 (KJV)

Jesus touched the untouchable. In a time when lepers were cast out, Jesus broke the social norm and brought restoration through a single touch.

4. Laying on of Hands for Impartation

“Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.”
—Acts 8:17 (KJV)

Touch is also used in the New Testament for spiritual impartation—transferring blessings, spiritual gifts, or the Holy Spirit.

A Touch of Heaven: The Anointing

Touch isn’t just for healing or physical connection; it is a symbol of God’s anointing.

“Suffer the little children to come unto me… and he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.”
—Mark 10:14,16 (KJV)

Jesus used His hands to bless. A divine touch from the Lord speaks of acceptance, approval, and purpose.

God’s touch is never casual—it’s intentional. It breaks chains, restores hope, and declares identity. There are moments in life when you don’t need words—you just need a touch from the Master’s hand.

The Touch of Believers

We are called to be the hands of Christ in the world. The healing, compassionate, and empowering touch of God is now extended through us.

“Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.”
—1 Corinthians 12:27 (KJV)

When we pray for others, comfort the grieving, or simply offer a loving hand, we mirror God’s intention. Never underestimate the power of a godly touch.

Conclusion

Touch is more than skin-deep—it’s a vessel for God’s power, healing, and love. May we use this gift to bring healing and reflect God’s compassion in a hurting world.

✨ Key Takeaways

  • Touch is both a natural and spiritual gift from God.

  • Jesus often healed and blessed through physical touch.

  • Touch can release emotional healing and physical restoration.

  • Faith can activate power through touch, as with the woman with the issue of blood.

  • Believers are commissioned to carry God’s touch to the world.

  • The anointing can be transferred through the laying on of hands.

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