The Touch #RTTBROS #Nightlight

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The Touch #RTTBROS #Nightlight "The Touch of Grace" Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. - Acts 4:13-14 In the heart of Africa, a humble mission hospital stood as a testament to perseverance through adversity. Despite challenges in gathering supplies and facing local opposition, the facility finally opened its doors to serve the community. What followed was remarkable – patients would walk past a well-equipped government hospital, traveling extra miles to reach this simple mission facility. When asked why, one patient's response was profound: "The medicines may be the same, but the hands are different." This simple yet powerful observation reflects a fundamental truth about Christian service. Just as Peter and John were recognized as men who had "been with Jesus," our actions should bear the unmistakable imprint of divine influence. The Scriptures tell us in Matthew 5:16, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Consider how Jesus Himself ministered – with both truth and grace. Each healing touch, each word of counsel, each moment of correction was wrapped in divine love. When we spend time in His presence, this same character naturally flows through our actions. Like a potter molding clay, He shapes our hands to become instruments of His grace. While we must stand firm in our biblical convictions, the manner of our ministry matters deeply. Truth delivered without love is like medicine administered without care – it may be correct, but it often fails to heal. The Apostle Paul understood this when he wrote in Ephesians 4:15, "But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ." Our challenge today is to ensure that our "hands" – our actions, attitudes, and approaches – reflect the transformative power of Christ's presence in our lives. When we serve others, whether in grand gestures or simple daily interactions, may they recognize something different about us. May they sense, as they did with those early disciples, that we too have "been with Jesus." Daily Challenge: Ask yourself: Would those you encounter today recognize Christ's influence in your actions? Let your ministry be marked not just by what you do, but by how you do it. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros