Hebrews 4:12. For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
The resurrected Christ, who has given us life and power, lives in us and works through the Holy Spirit even today. That is why Jesus Healing takes place when we proclaim His Life and His Power.
Jesus promised that until He returns, He would not leave us as orphans but would send the Holy Spirit to be with us forever (John 14:16). The Father, who works through the Word, the Son, who came as the Christ, and the Spirit, who lives in us, are one. The reality of the Triune God is in us.
When Peter and John realized this profound spiritual reality, they boldly spoke to the rulers, elders, and teachers of the law in Jerusalem: “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to Him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:19-20).
When the religious leaders threatened them not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus, they declared, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).
Upon their release, the church raised their voices in prayer. They did not ask for protection but prayed, “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus” (Acts 4:29-30).
They prayed for a bold movement of Jesus Life, Jesus Power, and Jesus Healing. God answered by filling them with the Holy Spirit, enabling them to speak His Word boldly and testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power (Acts 4:31-37).
This was the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
As promised, the Spirit of the resurrected Christ worked powerfully among the believers gathered in Mark’s upper room (Acts 2:1-13). Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, invoked the name of the resurrected Jesus: “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk” (Acts 3:6). That moment changed the destiny of the crippled man forever—from a child of the devil to a child of God. The name of Jesus was honored throughout Jerusalem.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He continues to work, showing the evidence of His presence among us. When we believe and experience this spiritual reality, we will witness Jesus’ healing power in the lives of those we touch.
Healing comes through the Word: “When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Him, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick” (Matthew 8:16). Jesus cured those suffering spiritually through His Word. True healing must first take place in one’s spirit, and this is possible only through the power of the Word.
When a person experiences spiritual healing, God’s grace begins to work powerfully within them. Old habits and the mind of the old self will gradually fade away. This is the healing of the heart and mind that Jesus promised: “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:29-30).
Physical healing will then follow. “He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases” (Isaiah 53:4). The world desperately needs healing—freedom from the power of the devil (Acts 10:38), restoration for broken hearts and minds (Matthew 11:28), and deliverance from all kinds of diseases (Acts 8:4-8).
Today’s Word confirms that true healing comes only through complete reliance on His covenant, His Word (Hebrews 4:12). This is why a continual movement of the Word is necessary, proclaiming only Jesus Life, Jesus Power, and Jesus Healing.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for bringing healing to my spirit and soul through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help me hold onto only Your Word, only Christ, only the Holy Spirit, only prayer, and only evangelism throughout my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.