425. TOUCH OF THE LORD

The touch of the Lord signifies His power (Dan 8:18; Amo 9:5; Mat 8:3).

1. Subjugation. The touched thigh signifies His power to subdue (Gen 32:25).

2. Purification. The touched lips denote His power to cleanse (Isa 6:7).

3. Inspiration. The touched mouth refers to His power to enable to speak (Jer 1:9).

4. Illumination. The touched eyes signify His power to give sight (Mat 9:29).

5. Impartation. The touched ear points to His power to cause to hear (Mar 7:33).

6. Liberation. The touched tongue indicates His ability to unloose the powers of speech (Mar 7:33).

7. Compassion. The touched hand illustrates His power to raise for His service (Mat 8:15).

8. Attraction. The touched heart shows His power to mould the wills of men in causing them to follow His word and to fulfil His pleasure (1Sa 10:26).

God-touched hearts are sympathetic hearts to succour, steadfast hearts to influence, sure hearts to comfort, strong hearts to sustain, stalwart hearts to encourage, staunch hearts to endure, and sincere hearts to follow.

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