WHY IS A POINT OF CONTACT SO NECESSARY?

A Response to "Why Is a Point of Contact So Necessary?"

What Is a Point of Contact?

A point of contact is something you do. It is an action you take, in faith, as a deliberate, tangible moment when you can say you released your faith to God for what you need. It is like turning the key to start your car. When you do it, you expect something to happen. It helps you focus your faith on God and let go of any doubt. A point of contact could be the prayer of faith, the laying on of hands, an act of faith that causes you to move outside your comfort zone, a prayer cloth, or anything that requires a step of faith toward the previously unknown. It is a means you may use to reach God and obey His divine instructions. It is also used in transferring the anointing and healing. A point of contact is not a magical formula; it is a practical expression of faith that connects your belief to action.

Faith Matters

One of the most powerful ways to help you get your faith connected with the Lord is through a point of contact. Everybody has faith. The Bible says in Romans 12:3 that God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. We each have the means of faith God has given us. It does not have to be great or big or powerful. You have all the faith you are ever going to need. It is not how much faith you have; it is what you do with your faith that can make the difference. Your faith has to be released before it can produce any results. It has to come out of you and go up to God as an act of your believing. A point of contact helps you release that faith. It gives you something to do so that your faith is not just a feeling but an action.

Biblical Examples

The Bible gives us powerful examples of points of contact. Peter's shadow was a point of contact. Acts 5:15-16 tells us that sick people were brought out into the streets on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow would fall across some of them as he went by. And every one of them was healed. Paul's handkerchiefs or parts of his clothing were points of contact. Acts 19:11-12 says that even when his handkerchiefs or parts of his clothing were placed upon sick people, they were healed, and any demons within them came out. The tassel of Jesus' robe was a point of contact. Matthew 14:35-36 tells us that sick people begged Him to let them touch even the tassel of His robe, and all who did were healed. These were not magical objects; they were tangible expressions of faith. The people believed that if they could just touch the tassel, if they could just be in Peter's shadow, if they could just receive Paul's handkerchief, they would be healed. Their faith was released through a point of contact.

A Simple Truth

The point of contact is such a simple truth that it is not in the point of contact. It is Jesus who is the Healer. The shadow did not heal; Jesus healed. The handkerchief did not heal; Jesus healed. The tassel did not heal; Jesus healed. The point of contact is not the source of the power; it is the means of releasing faith. It is the action that connects you to the Healer. It is the step that moves you from doubt to belief. It is the tangible expression of your trust in God. The point of contact does not replace faith; it expresses it. It does not earn healing; it releases it.

Why Is a Point of Contact So Necessary?

A point of contact is necessary because it can help release your faith. Faith is not just a feeling; it is an action. It is not just a belief; it is a step. When you take a tangible step of faith, you are putting your trust into practice. You are moving from the invisible to the visible. You are declaring that you believe God will act. A point of contact is not required for God to move, but it is a way for you to move toward God. It is a way to focus your faith, to silence your doubts, and to expect God to do what He has promised.

Final Reflection

Why is a point of contact so necessary? Because it helps you release your faith. It is not the point of contact that heals; it is Jesus. But the point of contact is the key that turns your faith into action. It is the step that moves you from hoping to believing. It is the moment when you say, "I trust You, Lord." Do not despise the simple things. Do not overlook the tangible expressions of faith. Use the prayer of faith. Lay hands on the sick. Take a step of faith. Touch the hem of His garment. Release your faith. And trust that the Healer is still at work.

Prayer for Faith

Lord, I thank You for the measure of faith You have given me. Help me to release my faith through tangible acts of trust. Help me to take steps of faith, even when they feel small or simple. I believe that You are the Healer, and I trust that You will meet me at the point of contact. Let my faith be released, and let Your power be manifested. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.