| Yesterday's Bible Study |
In this verse from Acts, Luke records the words of Peter, who is sharing the Gospel with someone. He describes Jesus as being anointed by God and having great power. He healed all who were oppressed because the Lord was with Him. Jesus did not show partiality, but instead healed everyone who came to Him.
Jesus did not act like He was too good for someone. He never rejected anyone who came to Him with a request; He was eager to see healing and restoration in people's lives. That shows us that we do not have to get our act together before coming to Jesus; the people who came to Him were literally possessed by the devil. In fact, it's impossible for us to ever be "good enough" to approach the Lord. We are not able to fix ourselves; we need Him to heal us first. And He welcomes all of us.
This verse also reminds us of the great power that the Lord has. Even the devil cannot resist Him; everything submits to His Word. This is a sweet reminder that nothing that we ask the Lord about is impossible for Him. He can--and will--do everything that He pleases.
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Finally, we see that healing is the Lord's will. He does not want us to be oppressed by demonic forces or by our bodies. One day, we are promised total restoration; total freedom from our sin and perfect, healthy bodies. This tells us the Lord cares about our day-to-day lives; He is not distant or far off, indifferent about our physical pain. Much to the contrary, He seeks us out and heals us according to His will. He wants us to experience total restoration in Him, once and for all.
Today, if you need healing, remember that the Lord cares for you. He does not want you to struggle on and suffer. While our healing might not come as soon as we like, we can trust and look forward to the day when it comes in full. The Lord's promises are good, and we can rest in His promise that one day, there will be healing for all.
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