You may remember the AT&T slogan, “Reach out and touch someone.” I’d like to change it to “Reach out and touch Someone, Jesus.” During these times of “social distancing,” we are being encouraged to stay 6’ from each other, don’t shake anyone’s hand and certainly don’t hug anyone. I miss that. I miss going to my church, I miss seeing my mother, my family members including my granddaughters, and my friends. I am so grateful for modern technology. I have been calling my mother every night on the telephone to make sure she is doing OK. My husband, Wilbur celebrated his birthday on March 27th. Since we have been instructed to stay at home we were able to setup a video chat with our daughter, Melissa and her family. I lit candles on a cake for Wilbur and we sang “Happy Birthday.” Just before midnight we had a long conversation with our daughter, Amy on the telephone. She was able to wish her dad a “Happy Birthday.” Although we were happy to see and hear each other it just was not the same as if we were together in person.
Social distancing has been going on for quite some time. In Biblical times, leprosy was common. Anyone who had it had to go around saying, “Unclean, unclean!” They too were isolated from family and loved ones. Ah, but then Jesus came. He did NOT practice Social Distancing! He reached out and touched others, bringing hope, comfort, healing and forgiveness to everyone. Here are some words of the song, When Jesus Comes:
When Jesus Comes by Oswald Jeffrey Smith
Verse 3: “Unclean! unclean!” the leper cried in torment, The deaf, the dumb, in helplessness stood near; The fever raged, disease had gripped its victim, Then Jesus came and cast out every fear.
Chorus: When Jesus comes the tempter’s pow’r is broken; When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away. He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory, For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.
We could replace the word “tears” with “fears” for Jesus can certainly wipe away our fears. Today, centuries after He walked this earth, we can reach out to Him. He cares about us and He knows what we are going through. “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5 NIV.} "Don't you see He did all this for you!" He offers us hope, comfort, healing and forgiveness! Be encouraged by these words:
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Is your burden heavy as you bear it all alone
Does the road you travel harbour danger yet unknown
Are you growing weary in the struggle of it all
Jesus will help you when on His name you call
Chorus: He is always there, hearing every prayer, faithful and true Walking by our side, in His love we hide all the day through When you get discouraged, just remember what to do Reach out to Jesus, He's reaching out to you
Is the life you're living filled with sorrow and despair
Does the future press you with its worry and its care
Are you tired and friendless, have you almost lost your way Jesus will help you, just come to Him today
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