When Jesus was on his mission throughout Jerusalem near the Sea of Galilee (Matthew Chapter 15) a huge crowd followed him, making high demands. The word got out that people were healed by a touch from Jesus. As the message of physical and mental healing traveled from town to town, the demand for Jesus' touch increased. The Bible tells us that great crowds brought the lame, maimed, blind, the mute and many others to Jesus for healing. As some of these ill people were cured, Jesus found a way to escape into the mountains for refuge.

"There is a time for everything under the sun," says one biblical writer. When we enhance the lives of others, the word gets out that we have a heart for people. This type of demand may become constant if one continues doing God's will, that is, reaching out to those in our midst who need help. It is our mission as Christians to touch someone. Not everyone has healing hands, time to visit the sick, or the power of speech that goes to the core of one's heart. But whatever spiritual gift you do have in your possession, take charge and use it to touch someone.