July 1, 2020


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Today's Bible Verse
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
Psalm 147:3 (KJV)



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Today's Bible Study
This morning's verse comes from Psalm 147, which is a song of praise to the Lord. Throughout the psalm, we learn many reasons for the praise, from God being mighty in power and knowing the exact number of stars, to how He heals the heartbroken and tends to their wounds. This reminds us that the Lord is a healer; one who is compassionate and loving at all times. Today, we'll talk about how this truth encourages us in our daily lives.

Imagine if you were feeling broken, and the Lord didn't care about that. But of course He cares--He loves us dearly. In fact, when the Lord saw his children's brokenness, He sent Jesus to Earth to save them. He lived and died to heal our spiritual brokenness. And we can trust that if He cares that much about us, He will not turn away when we need Him. Instead, He comes to us, figuratively "binding up our wounds" with His merciful, everlasting love.


Yet even though we know the Gospel and have experienced the love of Jesus, it can sometimes be difficult to believe that He is listening to our cries for help. Especially when we have been longsuffering, it can feel like the Lord isn't listening. However, in times like this, it is important to distinguish our feelings from the truths we find in scripture. If Psalm 147 says that He heals the brokenhearted, then we can know that He heals the brokenhearted. He does what He says He will do; we can cling to God's promises because they are true.

I think one of the biggest messages conveyed through the Bible is that we can trust the Lord with our lives. We can trust Him for our salvation, for our security, for our hope, and for our healing. He has healed us spiritually once and for all through the work of Jesus, and He will bind our wounds when we call out to Him.

Today, if you need the Lord to heal your broken heart or bind up your wounds, come to Him with boldness. Pray this psalm, praising the Lord for His tender, loving nature, and ask for the healing that only He can give. He cares about our pain and will work in our hearts when we call out to Him.
Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for being so good to me. Thank you for caring about all of my wounds. You know every broken piece in my heart, Lord, and I ask that you would speak into it, reminding me that your love is everlasting. Heal my wounds and make me more like Jesus. In His name I pray, amen.
Yesterday's Devotional
June 30, 2020
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Yesterday's Bible Verse
"And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you."
Luke 10:9 (KJV)



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Yesterday's Bible Study
In Luke 10, Jesus sends the apostles to the places where He would soon visit. He tells them to heal people who are sick and announce that the Kingdom of God is near. This means a distinctive feature of the Kingdom of God is wholeness; healing is a sign that the Kingdom is coming. Today, we will talk about what this verse means and how it applies to our lives today.

Why do you think Jesus wanted the disciples to prepare the way for Him by healing people? There are many possible explanations, but perhaps we can consider what healing says about Jesus. It indicates that He cared about people and didn't want them to suffer. It also suggests that there is no place for sickness in His perfect kingdom. Finally, it shows the future toward which the Kingdom of God was aimed--a kingdom of wholeness and vitality. Healing people beforehand teaches them what God is like; it gives them visual proof that He is good and loves them.


Jesus did not come, however, to offer primarily physical healing--He was interested in spiritual healing above all. This is one of the reasons why He often asked people He healed to not tell others; He wanted to focus on spiritual healing. This tells us that our need for spiritual healing is greater than our need for physical healing. As much as we would love to be in whole, perfect bodies, our souls have much deeper needs.

Today, if you are praying for healing, rest in the fact that the Lord has already met your greatest need--for spiritual healing. He can also heal your physical body, but if for some reason He does not, He will give you the strength and grace to endure.
Yesterday's Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for being a God of healing. Thank you for having a kingdom where no sickness or brokenness has any place. Please heal me of the brokenness in my body and my mind. Thank you, Lord, for your great love for me. In Jesus's name, amen.
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