The Power of Touch (Part 9)

by | Jun 2, 2025 | The Daily Word with Pastor KBN | 0 comments

The Power of TOUCH WIDE

Chapter 9: The Divine Touch

Sub-Title: Experiencing the Transforming Power of God’s Presence

Opening Prayer:
Father, I ask for the forgiveness of sins.
I ask that You use my voice for Your glory.
Let the people of God be edified.
We declare it in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Throughout this enriching series, The Power of Touch, we’ve explored the profound ways touch impacts the human experience—emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. From medical and psychological benefits to divine transformation, touch is a gift from God designed for connection, healing, and intimacy.

We’ve discovered that touch:

  • Lowers heart rate and blood pressure

  • Relieves pain and boosts the immune system

  • Reduces anxiety and depression

  • Enhances mental and emotional well-being

  • Improves sleep

  • Increases social connection

What’s most compelling is how God intentionally created our five senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—to help us perceive and engage with the world and each other. Even more remarkable is how Jesus used these senses in His ministry, especially touch, to reveal divine power and compassion.

The Divine Aspect of Touch

When we speak of divine touch, we’re referring to more than physical contact. This is a heavenly touch—a supernatural impartation of power, healing, guidance, or awakening that can only come from God. Unlike the natural touch of a friend or loved one, the divine touch transforms.

This touch can occur through:

  • Laying on of hands

  • Spoken word

  • Deeds of compassion

  • Spirit-led actions

In Scripture, the concept of divine touch is not just symbolic; it’s real and powerful, shaping destinies and restoring lives.

Touch in the Bible

Touch in the Bible is multifaceted. It includes:

  • Physical contact: As seen in healing miracles

  • Divine intervention: Where God alters circumstances

  • Spiritual connection: When lives are realigned with divine purpose

Old Testament Examples

God’s touch is seen as a symbol of both power and judgment.

  • Isaiah 6:7 (KJV): “And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.”
    This shows cleansing and calling through divine touch.

  • Genesis 32:25 (KJV): “And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh…”
    Jacob’s encounter led to transformation and a new identity.

New Testament Examples

Jesus used touch frequently in His ministry:

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

  • Mark 5:27-29 (KJV): “When she had heard of Jesus… she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole… and she felt in her body that she was healed…”
    Faith met divine power in a transformative moment.

God’s Touch: A Transformative Encounter

Being touched by God isn’t always physical. It can be:

  • A spiritual awakening

  • A shift in mindset and values

  • A redirection of life purpose

  • A deep awareness of God’s presence

  • A calling into ministry or deeper service

Many believers can testify to moments when God’s presence touched them so deeply that their life was never the same. For me, being touched by God meant receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior. It was a defining moment—spiritually, emotionally, and practically. I came alive in a new way. My values shifted, priorities realigned, and I discovered purpose. That’s the power of a divine touch.

Purpose Through the Divine Touch

Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) says, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works…”
When God touches your life, it activates the reason you were created. You are no longer wandering aimlessly—you become a vessel of His glory.

The Power to Transform

A divine touch:

  • Awakens the spiritually dead

  • Brings healing to the wounded

  • Gives clarity to the confused

  • Empowers the weak

  • Aligns you with God’s purpose

2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) reminds us:
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
That is what a divine touch does—it makes all things new.

Conclusion

A divine touch is not just a moment—it is a transformation. It redefines your life, identity, and purpose through the love and power of God.

Key Takeaways

  • God’s touch is spiritual, not just physical.

  • Divine touch brings healing, purpose, and awakening.

  • Jesus used touch to demonstrate love and compassion.

  • Scripture shows many lives changed by God’s touch.

  • A touch from God realigns your priorities.

  • You can experience God’s touch through prayer, worship, and surrender.