Monday’s Reflection
IN EVERY HEALING STORY [accounts in scripture of Jesus healing others], faith exists in someone. We can assume that Jesus’ activating, circumstance-changing faith in his heavenly Father’s love for all humanity permeates every healing scene. The Gospel writers do not consistently describe the faith or faithlessness of others in each case, but one fact is clear: When the person requesting help and healing was a person of faith, Jesus would express his hearty approval with a word of encouragement along with the healing. Our faith in God during times of personal trauma, tragedy, and sickness is therapeutic and gives God more to work with in the healing process.
- James K. Wagner
The Spiritual Heart of Your Health
From page 149 of The Spiritual Heart of Your Health: A Devotional Guide on the Healing Stories of Jesus by James K. Wagner. Copyright © 2002 by James K. Wagner. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Upper Room Books. http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/. Learn more about or purchase this book.
Today’s Question
When did you turn to God during a time of crisis or sickness? Looking back on that time, what glimpses did you catch of God’s presence? Share your reflections.
Today’s Scripture Reading
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