Scripture

This fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah who said, “He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases.”

Observation

Jesus goes to Peter’s house where Peter’s mother-in-law is sick in bed. He touches her, and she is healed instantly. She gets up and prepares a meal.

Many demon possessed people are brought to Jesus. He casts out the demons with a word and heals the sick.

One of the teachers of the law says to Jesus that he will follow Him. Jesus says that birds have nests, but He has no home.

Another follower wants to go home to bury his father. Jesus replies that he must come now and leave the dead to bury their own dead.

Application

Jesus healed then and He heals now. These miraculous healings were a fulfilment of Isaiah’s prophecy that the Messiah would take all of our sicknesses and remove our diseases.

Healing was never an issue for Jesus because he had a complete relationship with His heavenly Father.

If I have a complete and unblocked relationship with the Father, I will find that I also have no problem with seeing people healed.

Sin is an issue.

Prayerlessness is an issue.

As I grow in holiness and connection with the Holy Spirit, I will see the sick healed.

Jesus has taken away all of our sicknesses and diseases. Hallelujah!

Prayer

Lord, Jesus. I thank you that you have taken away our sicknesses and diseases. Please help me to walk in the grace of healing and wholeness. Amen.

Scripture

“Can all your worries, add a single moment to your life?”

Observation

Jesus tells us not to worry about everyday life, whether we have enough food or drink The birds don’t plant, harvest or store food in a barn, but God provides for them.

The lilies of the field don’t worry about what they wear. Even Solomon with all his glory was not dressed as wonderfully as the wild flowers.

Don’t worry about what to eat, or drink or wear. The unbelievers worry about these things, but we are to seek God’s kingdom above all else, and to trust that God, will provide what we need.

Application.

Jesus rhetorically ask, if our worries can add even a moment to our lives, We now know that anxiety and stress can shorten our lives through strokes, heart attacks, and even cancer.

Various popular philosophers and self-help gurus tell us not to worry. They don’t tell us why we don’t have to worry about our physical needs. You just have to trust that the universe will sort it out.

If you have a personal relationship with the Father, then you have a reason to be confident. God loves us and has promised to provide everything we need. If we trust the Lord then we don’t have to be fearful.

The world tells us that the good life is to be found in an abundance of possessions. This is a recipe for anxiety.

Jesus tells us that the good life comes when we devote ourselves to serving him and trusting in His provision.

Prayer

Lord, I confess that there are times when I give in to anxiety. Please help me to trust you in all things. Amen.