When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him. 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. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.” (Matthew 8:14-17)
The whole world is sick spiritually (Eph 2:1), mentally (Mt 11:28-30), and physically (Mt 8:15-17). The root cause is recorded in Genesis 3:1-20—the eternal separation from God, the curse of sin, and the power of Satan.
That is why God sent the One who was utterly free from original sin to crush the head of the ancient serpent (Gen 3:15). His name is Jesus. He is the eternal God, who existed from eternity past, came and died to save us from the curse of sin and hell, rose again from the dead, crushing the head of Satan, and will return as the ultimate Judge to take us home in heaven.
Jesus finished the work of the Christ (Mt 16:13-20). The True King who destroyed the devil’s work (1 Jn 3:8). The True Priest who suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous (1 Pe 3:18). The True Prophet, who opened a new and living way to God (Heb 10:20).
When you believe and trust in Christ alone, true spiritual healing will take place in your life (Mt 17:1-8). He has all authority in heaven and on earth (Mt 28:18). He promised to fill you with the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome your spiritual diseases, the world, and Satan. As a result, you will stand as a witness for Christ, who brought you spiritual healing.
When you come to Christ, He will give you rest in your heart and mind. He will make your new life with Him easy and light (Mt 11:28-30). He will turn all of your scars and failures of the past into a blessing (Php 4:6-7).
Christ Jesus will drive out the forces of darkness from your life by bringing the kingdom of God through the Holy Spirit. (Mt 12:25-45). He will fill your life with reasons for thanksgiving (1 Thess 5:16-18). He will turn everything from your past into a masterpiece to save lives.
So, abandon all the idols in your life (Ex 20:4-5). Escape from religion and legalism. Stop relying on human tradition and deceptive philosophy (Col 2:8). Replace your thoughts and ways with the gospel.
Stop worrying about anything because God cares for you. Always be aware of your enemy, the devil (1 Pet 5:7-8). Maintain a healthy spiritual environment by fixing your eyes on Christ alone (Heb 12:2).
If you are suffering from physical illnesses, know that they are a God-ordained, God-permitted, and God-given opportunity to experience His power, the filling of the Holy Spirit. It is time to focus only on Christ and the kingdom of God. It is time to put your life on the Word of God, which penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow (Heb 4:12).
Let the Spirit of God take over your spirit, heart, mind, and body (Eph 5:18). When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, along with the help of doctors, healthy food, adequate exercise, and deep breathing with prayer, you will be able to overcome all physical challenges in your life. And God will place you as a witness to His healing for the world.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for bringing fundamental healing to my spirit, mind, and body through Christ, who took away my diseases and carried away my sicknesses. Use my life today to bring the good news of Your healing to the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.