Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
While the primary reason Jesus came into the world was to save our souls, He also came to bring healing to our bodies. The work of Christ is both spiritual and physical. He cares not only about our eternity but also about our well-being here and now. His earthly ministry was filled with healing as a sign of the Kingdom of God breaking into a broken world.
Luke 4:18 (NKJV) says:
“The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.”
Healing is part of the redemptive work Jesus accomplished. When He suffered and died on the cross, He took upon Himself not just our sin but also our pain and sickness.
Matthew 8:17 (NKJV) echoes Isaiah’s prophecy, saying:
“He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.”
This is based on Isaiah 53:4 (NKJV):
“Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.”
(Note: The Hebrew word translated “griefs” can also mean sicknesses, and “sorrows” can mean pains.)
So, healing is not a separate or secondary benefit; it’s wrapped up in the atonement of Christ. That’s why Jesus healed many during His ministry—to demonstrate that the Kingdom of God had come and to reveal God’s heart for wholeness.
Are You Sick or Hurting?
Perhaps you’re reading this while facing serious health problems. Maybe you’ve been battling a chronic illness, or you’re lying in a hospital bed with no hope. You’ve seen doctors, tried treatments, and even attended prayer meetings—yet nothing has changed. You might be dealing with an incurable disease like HIV, cancer, or diabetes. Maybe it’s a hidden illness you’re too embarrassed to talk about.
Whatever your situation, take heart—none of this is too hard for Jesus.
If Jesus could raise Lazarus, who had been dead four days and whose body had already begun to decay, then surely He can heal your body while you are still alive. (See John 11:39–44)
God is not limited by your condition. He is looking for one thing: faith.
Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) says:
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
Romans 10:17 (NKJV) also reminds us:
“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
When you fill your heart with God’s Word and remember how He healed people in Scripture, your faith will grow. Read these helpful teachings and testimonies to strengthen your faith:
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Jesus the Healer
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Trusting in the Unchanging Christ
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Bible Verses on Healing
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How Christ Heals the Soul
Psalm 107:19–20 (NKJV) beautifully says:
“Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.”
A Simple Prayer for Healing
If you believe Jesus is your Healer, pray this simple prayer with faith. Place your hand on the part of your body that needs healing and say:
Lord Jesus, You are my Healer. You promised in Psalm 107:20 that You send Your Word to heal and deliver. Your Word is living and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). I ask You now—send Your healing Word into my body. Remove every disease that is afflicting me (mention them specifically). Cut off every work of the enemy in my body. Restore my health completely, just as You promised in Jeremiah 30:17: “For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,” says the Lord. I declare healing and life over my body now, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
If you’ve prayed that prayer in faith, I will also pray for you:
Father God, I thank You for this person who has turned to You as their only source of help. If their sickness is a result of sin, I ask for Your forgiveness and mercy. If it is caused by spiritual oppression, I declare its end now in the name of Jesus. As Your servant, I ask You to restore their health and let this healing be a testimony to Your power and glory. May they proclaim Your name among the nations. Thank You for the healing that has already begun in their body. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Final Encouragement
Believe that Jesus has already begun the healing process. But more importantly—if you haven’t yet surrendered your life to Him, do it now. Healing of the soul is far greater than healing of the body. What good is it to be healed physically, but your soul is lost?
Mark 8:36 (NKJV) asks:
“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?”
These are the last days. Jesus is coming soon. Don’t waste time. If you’re ready to surrender your life to Christ, follow this link for the Prayer of Repentance and take the next steps.
The Lord bless you abundantly.
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