THERE IS POWER IN YOUR TOUCH

Main Scriptures: Luke 4:39-40

More Scriptures: Lk.4:40, Mk.3:24, Ecc.4:12

As the husband and the head of your family, you must understand that whatever you see in the physical has its origin in the spiritual. Furthermore, the spiritual controls the physical, so everything that you do must be seen first from the spiritual perspective. Now, let me ask you these questions. When last did you touch your wife-kiss, hug or make love to her? Do you find it irritating to touch your wife? Well, if you find it difficult to touch her or you don’t think it is necessary, then you are an unrighteous husband and lover. Touching your wife is medicinal, both physically and spiritually. It is the best way to communicate healing and wellness to your wife, be it in her body or emotion. In Luke 4:40, Jesus Christ, your Perfect example of how husbands are to behave, touched the sick people that were brought to Him. Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto Him, and HE LAID HIS HANDS ON EVERYONE OF THEM AND HEALED THEM (Lk.4:40). So, the same way Jesus engage His hands and touch the people and brought healing and wellness to their lives is the same way He expects you to hug, embrace and lay your hands on your sheep.

It is a righteous thing to kiss your wife as many times as you can. It is godly to hug her intensely. Sometimes, you need to understand that what your wife needs is not the vacation trip or jewelry or even cars or any material gift. She desires and yearns for your touch. So, don’t hold back.  Now, what would your touch do to your relationship with your sheep? Firstly, it connects your souls together. It binds you both in unity (Mk.3:24). Secondly, it reassures your sheep of your loyalty to them. It re-establishes and reinforces your love for her. Your wife wants to be assured and reassured that she is relevant to you today as she was when you first met her. Thirdly, it helps you to place a high value on her. Your wife’s self-esteem is as important as her response to you. If her self-confidence is not enhanced, her attitude would be negatively affected. Your physical and spiritual connection to her empowers her self-confidence. Fourthly, it renews your thought line, by making you think only of good and not evil thoughts towards your sheep (Phil.4:8). Furthermore, you need to recognize that touching your wife and children is a righteous act. However, you must contend in prayers against those little foxes- bitterness, anger, unforgiveness, discontentment, pride and arrogance that want to spoil your vine-family. It is your attention to God’s word and obedience to all His instructions that determines your value and worth as the godly husbandman (Gen.12:1-3). You must allow the word of God to gain root in your heart so it can bear fruits. Start with a physical touch and see the spirits of your wife and children lifted. You must make your life count!

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE

• Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to be available for my wife and children.
• Father in the Name of Jesus, let Your love fill my heart and flow to my flock.
• Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower my touch to bring refreshing to my flock.

FAITH CONFESSION

I engage my hands and I touch my sheep because that is the way I can bring refreshing, confidence and trust to them as the good and godly husband in Jesus name. Amen.

We are expanding,

If you are interested in contributing to the growth of this devotional, willfully contribute using the button below