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HEALING FOR ALL
MONDAY, AUGUST 31
Acts 5:15-16

John 14:12-13

 

“…and greater works than these shall he do…”

 

HEALING FOR ALL
 
Healing was not just a sign of God’s authentication of the Apostles’ ministry, it was a manifestation of His love and care for His people. It showed how He desires everyone to be restored to His original plan at the creation which was destroyed by Satan when he deceived Adam and Eve. In healing, God shows He has power over physical infirmities. Man must repent of his sins and believe in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour.
 
By the Apostles: The Apostles did many signs and wonders such as their healings and other miracles. The people saw the power of God and brought forth the sick people onto the streets. They carried them on beds and mattresses so that at least they could be under the shadow of Peter when he passed by. The shadow of Peter had no power to heal. It is God alone who has the power. The phrase “the shadow …might overshadow” describes figuratively their coming near to Peter. The word “overshadow” speaks figuratively of the effectual presence of God (Matt 17:5; Mark 9:7; Luke 1:35; 9:34) in their midst. Peter was representative of the Apostles who were empowered to do the healing.
 
For the multitude: The Greek word for “came” means to come together or to assemble. The tense and mood signifies “kept coming together,” denoting a continual coming. They were bringing the sick and those vexed with unclean spirits. When the Lord Jesus Christ performed healing miracles during His earthly ministry, it was not only to authenticate His authority but also out of care and pity for the people. “And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick” (Matt 14:14). The miracles of the Apostles too were performed that the people might know not only the higher purpose of proving that their authority was from God, but also that God has compassion on them.
 
Are you trusting Jesus as the great Physician? Are you thankful for His love and care upon you spiritually and physically?
 
THOUGHT: Am I healed of my spiritual infirmities?

PRAYER: Glorious Father, I thank Thee for the promised glorified body.

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