(Pt. 2)
“Great crowds came to him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled,
the mute and many others, and laid them at his feet; and he healed them. The
people were amazed when they saw the mute speaking and the crippled made well,
the lame walking and the blind seeing. And they praised the God of
Israel.”-Matthew 15:30-31.
Jesus healed a range
of sicknesses and diseases, cast out multiples of demons, and raised the dead;
with each miraculous event Jesus proved that no sickness, disease, or spiritual
affliction was outside the scope of his healing power. The diversity of people
touched demonstrated that healing transcends all social classes, gender, race,
cultures, and nationalities. He even used a variety of methods from simple
prayers to the laying on of hands; and although many were healed instantly,
some were healed progressively:
“So He took the blind
man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes
and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything. And he looked and
said, “I see men like trees, walking” Then He put His hand son his eyes again
and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly.”-Mark
8:23-25.
Healing is a restorative work which makes is a central theme
of God’s Kingdom message. Jesus came preaching this message proclaiming victory
over sin, sickness, and Satan:
“And Jesus went about
all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom,
and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.
Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought Him all sick people
who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were
demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them.”
He then commissioned his disciples to carry out that message
in Matthew 10:7-8:
“And as you go,
preach, saying ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ “Heal the sick, cleanse the
lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely
give.”
And even to us today He gave us this message and a mandate:
“Go into all the world
and preach the gospel to every creature. “He who believes and is baptized will
be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will
follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak
in new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly,
it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will
recover.”-Mark 16:15-18.
The kingdom of heaven is near and the power of the Lord is
present to heal! God is looking to restore His relationship with mankind; may
we carry that message to the ends of the earth and demonstrate God’s power as
we pray and lay hands on the sick.
Pastor Scott Burr
Dayspring Community
Church
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