Monday, April 19, 1999
Monday, April 19, 1999
He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve him.
(Matthew 8:15
NRSV)
Notice what happened next. Immediately she got up and began serving Jesus and his disciples.
Having been sick in bed she must have been weak, but when Jesus touched her she felt a strength
she had never felt before. She got up out of bed and began serving him. This was her way of
saying thanks. But it began with the Master's touch.
Happiness is not simply an option we exercise. Happiness begins with a touch--a touch of the
Master's hand.
Ronald Newhouse, Texas, USA
Happiness begins with a touch. Jesus was visiting in the home of Simon Peter. Simon's
mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever. Without anyone saying a word about her illness
Jesus went over to her, touched her, and lifted her up. Immediately she was healed. Notice that
Jesus never said a word; he just touched her. We are not told how long she was sick in bed, or her
condition. All we are told is that Jesus touched her and made her well. It was a miracle.
Prayer: Dear Jesus, as I begin this new work week, bring me happiness by the touch of
your hand. Amen.
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