A Second Touch

Mar 8:22-25
(22) They came to Bethsaida, where some people brought a blind man to Jesus and begged him to touch him.
(23) Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. After spitting on the man's eyes, Jesus placed his hands on him and asked him, "Can you see anything?"
(24) The man looked up and said, "Yes, I can see people, but they look like trees walking around."
(25) Jesus again placed his hands on the man's eyes. This time the man looked intently, his eyesight returned, and he saw everything clearly.

We go to a place every year that we refer to as 'the Mountain'. It's a special place where guys can be real, honest, and open to the working of the Holy Spirit. Every year we see miracles happen in the lives of men. They get set free of horrible things - some which they've been carrying their entire lives. We have seen men freed from depression, rage, physical ailments, self-worth issues... you name it. But some guys, as much as they want to be free, still leave with needs that have not been addressed. Perhaps they got free of lust, but remain entangled in unforgiveness. They need a second touch.

The Christian walk is one where God continually calls us to the next level - the next click. There is no 'arrival', as we've discussed before. Holiness is a process that we walk in - as God molds us into the likeness of His Son. So, too, is being freed of bondage. Sometimes God touches us and we are free. But sometimes we need that second touch to see clearly. Once you are freed by the Son, however, you are free. Indeed. Keep going to the mountain. Keep striving for holiness. Abide in Him and He will not let you leave half-healed.