He Touched Me

He touched me, Oh He touched me

And Oh the joy that floods my soul

Something happened and now I know

He touched and made me whole

lyrics by Bill Gaither

Yesterday, we went to the Forbidden City. Ian was beaming as he walked holding each of our hands. He looked like a little snowman because we had to bundled him up. It was freezing, cloudy and windy so it was really hard to concentrate on what our guide was saying about the Forbidden City. After about ten minutes of speaking, our guide asked if we had any questions. Chris said, "Where is the hot chocolate?" We soon learned that hot chocolate was also forbidden.

The Forbidden City received its name because the common people were not allowed in the "city" where the emperor lived. I love that Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords, walked among the common people. In Mark 10:13-16, people brought little children to Jesus so He might touch them. The disciples rebuked those who brought them. When Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” Then Jesus took the children up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.I am so thankful that we can still bring our children to Jesus in prayer and place them in His arms. He will touch them with His healing hands, bind up their broken hearts and give them a new song to sing (Isaiah 61:1-2).