Experience God’s Healing
Scripture:
Isaiah 53:5,”But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was
upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
Matthew 9:35, “Jesus
went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues,
preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.”
1
Peter 2:24, “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might
die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”
Thought:
It is odd that followers of Jesus are not quicker to
pray for healing or pray for others to be healed. Nearly one-fifth of the
Gospels report Jesus’ miracles, and Jesus commissioned His disciples to
continue His basic ministry, including healing. It should be a natural thing
for us to ask God to do the miraculous.
Faith constitutes the first step in praying for healing.
This faith stands on solid evidence that healing is provided for us through the
work of Jesus. We not only have the word of God, but we know Jesus still heals today based on stories we have heard or
experienced ourselves.
We are also encouraged to boldly present our requests to
God, not out of arrogance, but out of a relationship. In a healthy relationship
there is no need for intimidation, just like children who ask parents for what
they want without fear.
Finally, we often do not feel we are worthy enough to ask for
healing. The good news is that God wants to use us whether we feel worthy or
not. “No matter how weak you may feel as a Christian, no matter how lacking in
the ability to create a beautiful prayer, it makes no difference. God hears the
prayer of the little ones.” (Francis
McNutt).
Although
we cannot answer all the questions that come up when we speak of physical
healing, we do know that God heals. He cares for us and is intimately involved
with the details of our lives. We know that he has power over sickness and we
can approach Him with confidence that He heals.
Reflection:
In
what ways have you experienced healing?
In
what ways are you in need of healing right now?
Who
do you know that needs to experience God’s healing?
Prayer:
Spend
time thanking God for his healing.
Spend
time praying for others that need healing.
Decisions:
Based
on what you read and learned, what decisions do you need to make?
Great
resource on Healing: The Prayer that Heals, Praying for Healing in the Family,
by Francis McNutt
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