Bella Vista Church of Christ
LIFELINES
October 30, 2002 Guthrie O'Neal
The Added Touch
In Mark, the eighth chapter, we can read the story about a blind man who was brought to Jesus. The names of those who brought him are not mentioned, but their deed is recorded. It is not necessary that our names should be written on history's page, as long as the deed of goodness is recorded in the annals of time.
The most significant thing about this story is the fact that Jesus touched the blind man twice. After the first time, the man saw things indistinctly, and others looked to him like walking trees. Jesus touched his eyes again and the healing was complete.
Our Lord is never satisfied with incomplete work. Whatever he does, he does perfectly. He did not stop until the man could see clearly.
It is this added touch from Jesus that we need in life today. It makes all the difference in the world. Our home life needs the added touch of love. Our religious life needs the added touch of spiritual power. Will we not agree that our individual lives need the added touch of Christ-like maturity?
GUTHRIE O'NEAL
1907-1996
