“Departing from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee, and after going up on the mountain, He was sitting there. And large crowds came to Him bringing with them those who were limping, had impaired limbs, were blind, or were unable to speak, and many others, and they laid them down at His feet; and He healed them” (Matthew 15:29-30).
Jesus heals. First, He heals us of the deadly disease of sin. Then He heals us of the unrighteous way of life. He is our healer. Anything else He does is for the good of us all. We are led to the place where we learn to trust the Lord above all things. Be guided by the goodness and mercy of our Savior. Believe in the truth that all things exist because of Him and through Him. Do not go your own way, but in the narrow way of the Lord.
Lord, You know the state of my heart. I have come thus far, but You know how much farther I will need to go in this life. Lead me in Your goodness and mercy to walk with You all the days of my life. Guide me so that I continue to grow in Your likeness. Help me Lord, as I come to those places which are difficult, to know that this serves a purpose in my walk of faith.
Lord Jesus, Great Physician, You have healed many of the diseases and disorders caused by a sin-sick heart. You have given me healing. With that healing, lead me so that I do not fall back into the life that made me sick. Keep me in Your goodness on the narrow road, always walking with You leading the way. Guide me to take seriously the call You have placed before me and walk in Your ways all the days of my life. Amen.
