7-14-2026 | Being the Hands of Jesus

Published July 14, 2026
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"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” - 1 John 3:18 

When we think about Jesus Christ… we often picture His miracles… healing the sick.. feeding the hungry..  touching the untouchable…. 

But whats striking is how He did it…. He didnt love from a distance….  

  • He reached out His hands… 

  • He touched lepers when others recoiled…  

  • He lifted the broken when others walked away...  

  • He washed the feet of His disciples when others sought status… 

His hands carried compassion…  restoration… and truth. 

And now… those same hands are ours to become.... 

Being the hands of Jesus doesnt require a stage… a title… or perfect theology.  

Being His hands looks like… 

  • Serving someone who cant repay you… 

  • Showing kindness when its inconvenient… 

  • Meeting needs instead of just noticing them… 

  • Choosing love when it would be easier to stay silent… 

“The world doesnt just need more words about Jesus… it needs visible evidence of Him.” 

There are people who may never open a Bible… but they will experience Jesus through you. 

So the question isnt… Can I be like Jesus? 

The question is… 

“Will I let Him use my hands today?”