Jesus' willingness to heal

[Dave.lyre]

Matthew Chapter 8:1-17 reveals that the Lord Jesus strongly desire to see the sick healed of physical, mental and/or emotional hurts. I don't fully understand why, but the above Bible passage makes it is so obvious that it is his will that the Jews and Gentiles be healed. Jesus recognises the place of medicine and does not condemn good medical science. He chooses to step into certain situations as the Healer however big or small they seem to be. I noticed the leper and the Roman Centurion worshipped him by simply calling him "Lord". Faith plus simple worship does activate Divine healing. Praise the Lord.

 

[ViaCrucis]

Matthew Chapter 8:1-17 reveals that the Lord Jesus strongly desire to see the sick healed of physical, mental and/or emotional hurts. I don't fully understand why, but the above Bible passage makes it is so obvious that it is his will that the Jews and Gentiles be healed. Jesus recognises the place of medicine and does not condemn good medical science. He chooses to step into certain situations as the Healer however big or small they seem to be. I noticed the leper and the Roman Centurion worshipped him by simply calling him "Lord". Faith plus simple worship does activate Divine healing. Praise the Lord.

Jesus said that we must pick up our cross and follow Him. Part of that cross is living in this world in which there is sickness, suffering, injustice, and death.

Yes, the Lord may at times heal the sick, but there is no promise for health or prosperity in this life. Each and every one of the Lord's apostles, with the possible exception of John, died a martyr's death.

St. James the Just was stoned to death.
St. Paul was beheaded under Nero.
St. Peter was crucified under Nero.
St. Thomas was stabbed to death with spears in India.
St. Andrew possibly went to Scythia where he was flayed and crucified.
And so on.

Those who knew the Apostles likewise suffered. St. Ignatius, the successor of Paul and Peter as bishop of Antioch, was arrested in Antioch and taken in chains to Rome, where he was fed to wild beasts. St. Polycarp, another student of the Apostles and close friend to Ignatius, was charged with being an "atheist" for refusing to worship the Roman gods and burned alive in the middle of the arena.

Christians have faced sickness, suffering, oppression, and injustice throughout the history of the Church. Christ Himself telling us that we would face tribulation in this world. But, He says, "be courageous, for I have conquered the world."

Our hope is not that we shall enjoy peace, safety, health, and prosperity in this life; but that He who died and rose again has given to us the solemn promise of life with Him. This life is not where justice resides, but is a cross, a cross we carry as living sacrifices, as disciples of our Lord, serving one another and all our neighbors in love. The justice we look forward to is not found here, but when God sets all to rights, when He makes all things new. It is then, in that future World, that justice shall be spread across the earth, and peace shall flow like a river, "The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea." (Habakkuk 2:14)

-CryptoLutheran

 

[Dave.lyre]

Jesus said that we must pick up our cross and follow Him. Part of that cross is living in this world in which there is sickness, suffering, injustice, and death.

Yes, the Lord may at times heal the sick, but there is no promise for health or prosperity in this life. Each and every one of the Lord's apostles, with the possible exception of John, died a martyr's death.

St. James the Just was stoned to death.
St. Paul was beheaded under Nero.
St. Peter was crucified under Nero.
St. Thomas was stabbed to death with spears in India.
St. Andrew possibly went to Scythia where he was flayed and crucified.
And so on.

Those who knew the Apostles likewise suffered. St. Ignatius, the successor of Paul and Peter as bishop of Antioch, was arrested in Antioch and taken in chains to Rome, where he was fed to wild beasts. St. Polycarp, another student of the Apostles and close friend to Ignatius, was charged with being an "atheist" for refusing to worship the Roman gods and burned alive in the middle of the arena.

Christians have faced sickness, suffering, oppression, and injustice throughout the history of the Church. Christ Himself telling us that we would face tribulation in this world. But, He says, "be courageous, for I have conquered the world."

Our hope is not that we shall enjoy peace, safety, health, and prosperity in this life; but that He who died and rose again has given to us the solemn promise of life with Him. This life is not where justice resides, but is a cross, a cross we carry as living sacrifices, as disciples of our Lord, serving one another and all our neighbors in love. The justice we look forward to is not found here, but when God sets all to rights, when He makes all things new. It is then, in that future World, that justice shall be spread across the earth, and peace shall flow like a river, "The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea." (Habakkuk 2:14)

-CryptoLutheran

I understand your point. And I say that my content only focus on Christ willingness to heal according to what you can see in the shared Bible passage. It proves that Jesus i's not a cold hearted person who shuts his hears to everyones anguish. That scripture shows the secret in worship and faith to be healed. One can have faith to land a new job but lacks gratitude and faith to be healed. Also, a 101 year old man or woman may not need faith to live an extra 40 years because it is God's will to take them home. Their time is near. You understand what I mean if that makes sense. Jesus has compassion and does not ignore our suffering.

Now this is what I have to say and we can take it as a teaching to some degree. You may have a different view though. My intention is not to argue but just express my view about God healing the sick on earth for his glory.

Remember the words of Jesus to his followers. "In my name you shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover...this signs shall follow them that believe." -Jesus (Mark 16:17-18). This is for God's glory.

The same apostles who died as matrys did heal the sick prior to their death even though their hope was heaven. They were moved by the Holy Spirit to act on Jesus promises stated above.

For example, John the beloved, the same one who did not die as matyr, joined faith with Peter to heal the lame in the name of Jesus. That was healing (Act 3:1-9). God was glorified.

Peter healed the sick and raised the woman named Tabitha back from the dead in Acts 9:32 -43. Many believed in the Lord after seei g these things. It is for God's glory.

Paul made a lame man walk after seeing that the man who fixed his gaze on him had faith to be healed(Acts 14:8-10). God used it for his glory.

Revelation reveals God's desire to heal even the nations (Revelation 22:2) It is for his glory.

I only know that God desires to heal us, but he is sovereign and chooses to do whatever he wills. The one I point people to is God by his word. It is left for us to see it and believe. Jesus says " ONLY BELIEVE"

 

[GTW27]

I understand your point. And I say that my content only focus on Christ willingness to heal according to what you can see in the shared Bible passage. It proves that Jesus i's not a cold hearted person who shuts his hears to everyones anguish. That scripture shows the secret in worship and faith to be healed. One can have faith to land a new job but lacks gratitude and faith to be healed. Also, a 101 year old man or woman may not need faith to live an extra 40 years because it is God's will to take them home. Their time is near. You understand what I mean if that makes sense. Jesus has compassion and does not ignore our suffering.

Now this is what I have to say and we can take it as a teaching to some degree. You may have a different view though. My intention is not to argue but just express my view about God healing the sick on earth for his glory.

Remember the words of Jesus to his followers. "In my name you shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover...this signs shall follow them that believe." -Jesus (Mark 16:17-18). This is for God's glory.

The same apostles who died as matrys did heal the sick prior to their death even though their hope was heaven. They were moved by the Holy Spirit to act on Jesus promises stated above.

For example, John the beloved, the same one who did not die as matyr, joined faith with Peter to heal the lame in the name of Jesus. That was healing (Act 3:1-9). God was glorified.

Peter healed the sick and raised the woman named Tabitha back from the dead in Acts 9:32 -43. Many believed in the Lord after seei g these things. It is for God's glory.

Paul made a lame man walk after seeing that the man who fixed his gaze on him had faith to be healed(Acts 14:8-10). God used it for his glory.

Revelation reveals God's desire to heal even the nations (Revelation 22:2) It is for his glory.

I only know that God desires to heal us, but he is sovereign and chooses to do whatever he wills. The one I point people to is God by his word. It is left for us to see it and believe. Jesus says " ONLY BELIEVE"

Blessings in Christ Jesus! Yes, it is The Lords desire to heal. His Mercy endures forever. It is also His desire to heal through us. If you "Only Believe" He will heal through you as well. And this I believe and have no doubt. The time has come, to step out of the boat and walk. This present darkness is only going to get worse. Now is the time to invest what we have been given. Freely we have been given and freely we give.