LORD’S DAY, FEBRUARY 4
Luke 7:1-18
John 1:1-5

“In him was life;
and the life was the light of men.”

POWER OVER SICKNESS

Jesus is omnipotent. No sickness or any disablement is beyong His power to heal. He is the Creator and He knows how to fix His broken creatures. He is willing to restore not only physical ailments but also spiritual afflictions. “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb 4:15-16).

This centurion, a Roman officer with a hundred soldiers under him, pleaded for his servant. Although he was not a Jew, he was sympathetic to the Jewish religion for he is described as one who loved the nation of Israel and built them a synagogue. He beseeched Jesus through the elders. Jesus, however, was not interested in what he had done but in his faith. The centurion’s faith was manifested when he said to Jesus, “Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof…say in a word, and my servant shall be healed” (Luke 7:6-7). Jesus commended him, “I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel” (Luke 7:9). The dying man was far from where Jesus was, but His power was not limited by distance. The servant was made whole again at the exact time Jesus pronounced the healing (Matt 8:13). Do you have faith like this Gentile centurion?

Jesus further demonstrated His power by bringing to life again a dead man. John declared “in him was life; and the life was the light of men” (John 1:4). He is the Author of life and He came to give us life not just on this earth but life eternal in heaven. He alone can preserve our earthly life and even perfectly preserve us forever. Jesus offers us more abundant life in heaven with Him when we truly repent of our sins and trust in Him.

THOUGHT: Do I believe God has power over every sickness?
PRAYER: Thou art the Great Physician, I pray for my spiritual healing which I know will grant me physical healing for eternity!