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Ultimate Wholeness
Start Walking Anew
“But
when Jesus heard it, He replied, Those who are strong and well (healthy) have no
need of a physician, but those who are weak and sick. 13... For I came not to
call and invite [to repentance] the righteous (those who are upright and in
right standing with God), but sinners (the erring ones and all those not free
from sin)”.
Matt. 9:12,13b (Amp)
Wholeness
(physical, mental, spiritual) begins
once a relationship with God is established.
Ultimately, He wants to make us spiritually whole !
Read:
John 5:1-18
3 examples of Christ’s healing:
1) chapter 4:39-42 woman at the well
(spiritual)
2) chapter 4:50-53 nobleman- government official
(faith)
3) chapter 5:8 lame man
(physical)
The key to Christ’s healing : "It's urgent that you listen carefully to this: Anyone here
who believes what I am saying right now and aligns himself with the Father, who
has in fact put me in charge, has at this very moment the real, lasting life and
is no longer condemned to be an outsider. This person has taken a giant step
from the world of the dead to the world of the living. John
5:24
(Msg)
Jesus show His mercy by interacting
with the infirmed !
v6 : the question ; v8 :
the solution
“For
the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it
penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the
thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from
God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to
whom we must give account.” Hebrews
4:12
,13 (NIV)
v10
Instead of rejoicing in the healing, the Jewish leaders condemned the man
for carrying his bed on the Sabbath- what else could they say other than he was
breaking the Law
Why? v 37-42 because the Scribes,
Pharisees, and Sanhedrin were pricked in their hearts at the mercy and
compassion Jesus showed to one who needed help !
(physical and spiritual) -
His promise is that we too can be made spiritually whole!
“And
this is that testimony (that evidence): God gave us eternal life, and this life
is in His Son. 12 He who possesses the Son has that life; he who does not
possess the Son of God does not have that life.” 1Jn
5:11
,12 (Amp)
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