Today, one of my readings came from Mark 3:1-6. This is a familiar passage that illustrates the opposition Jesus faced throughout his ministry. In this account, we see Jesus being faced with a dilemma of whether or not to heal a man who had a withered hand. This encounter happened on the Sabbath.
So if he healed the man who needed his touch, then the religious leaders would accuse him of breaking the Sabbath law. But Jesus knew their understanding of the Sabbath was flawed. He also knew the man needed his touch.
Today, as I read this passage, the controversy was not what impressed me with this story. Today, what hit me was obvious. There was a man with a withered hand and Jesus healed him. As Jesus surveyed the situation and ran the scenarios of how this could play out in his head, he simply said, “Stretch out your hand.”
In this moment, you are dealing with areas of your life that are withered and need Jesus’ healing touch.
In this moment, Jesus is saying to you, “Stretch out your hand.”
Turn it over to him today.
Clay in the Hands 
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