Christ As Healer- The Power of the Word

CHRIST AS HEALER

The Power of the Word 

Matthew 8:5-13

Opening Prayer:  You are the Word, Lord Jesus.  Speak Your Truth to me and embolden my life and my witness to others, for You are the Truth Who sets me free.  Increase my faith in You.  Be forever glorified in all that I do.  In Christ’s Name I pray.  Amen. 

FAITH AND MIRACLES

Because the centurion in this story was a Gentile, he had not grown up hearing the stories of the faithfulness of God.  Surely, though, he had seen other miracles of Christ that enabled him to boldly step out in faith to come to Jesus with his request for the healing of his servant.  The story of this faith-filled request and of the miraculous healing by Christ through His Word encourages us to do the same in our difficulties.  Who else but Christ could do what the centurion desired?  Who else could heal the sick?  To believe that He could do it without being present with the afflicted showed even greater faith.  Faith enough for a miracle.

Many times in our difficulties we expect the Lord to do very little beyond what we can see.  How unlike the centurion we can be, but, by the power of His Word, the Lord Jesus Christ can do the impossible.  What stands before us may appear impossible, but the impossible becomes possible when Christ enters and speaks His Word into it.  Miracles happen, situations change, relationships are healed, and that which is dead is resurrected.   

Right now there may be seemingly impossible situations and circumstances in your life.  You may be saying they are hopeless, but they are not hopeless for Christ.  Call on Him in faith and seek His healing in their midst.  What He can speak into the darkness of your situation will bring healing.  Yes, even miracles.  

What seemingly impossible circumstances will you bring to the Lord today?  Leave them with Him and, by faith, believe that He will do what is best and that it will be exactly what you need for His eternal purposes.  Like the centurion, step out to believe what you cannot see and find the Lord to be faithful to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all you can imagine.  

Consider these scriptures: 

Romans 8:32

Hebrews 11:1 

Habakkuk 1:5

Romans 10:17 

Acts 16:31

THE POWER OF THE WORD

The power of the Word of God is limitless.  It is His living and active Word, a two-edged sword that penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, that judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.   The Word was spoken and the world was created.  The Word was spoken and Satan was resisted.  The Word was spoken and the hearts and lives of thousands were changed for all eternity.  All by the power of the Word of God.

Jesus is the Word Incarnate Who came into this world to change us forever.  He was from the beginning and forever will be.  All things were made through Him and in Him is light and life.  Though His own did not recognize Him, those who did receive Him received the right to become a child of God.  He become flesh to dwell among us and was filled with grace and truth.  He is the Word and He is forever.  All else may fade away, but the Word of God endures forever.  

 Will you believe the Word of God?  It is Truth and the Truth never changes.  Discover the power of the Word, the power to change your heart and your life as you step out in faith to believe.

Consider these scriptures: 

John 1:14


Genesis 1:1- 2:1

Matthew 4:1-11

Psalm 119:11

Psalm 119:105

John 8:32

DAILY TIME IN THE WORD 

Spending daily time in the Word is critical as we walk with the Lord and grow in Him.  Because He reveals Himself to us through His Word, spending time in the Word is spending time with Him.  It is there that we get to know Him and increase our knowledge, understanding, and intimacy with Him.  It is there that He speaks into our lives to guide and direct our steps and attitudes so that we may live a life worthy of Him and become a light to the world for Jesus.  It is there that our deepest needs are met and our hearts are softened toward Him.  It is there that we learn of His great and enduring love for us. 

There are many ways to delve into His Word on a daily basis.  Pray to determine the way that the Lord has for you.  A few suggestions are listed below.  Follow His leading in your choice, because that will be the place where He will meet you to minister to you in your life right now.    

Truth-centered Bible studies 
Devotional books centered in His Word 
Read straight through the Bible from Genesis 1 through Revelation 22
Ask the Lord for scriptures to pray for yourself and others
Read a chapter or section of the Bible each day 
Read a scripture passage and journal your reflections on it
Read a passage and research it

                                                                                               

Begin or increase this practice in your life.  It will radically change your walk and relationship with the Lord.  Healing, learning, and growing intimacy with Him will permeate your life as you spend time with Him in His Word each day.  If you miss a day, don’t be discouraged, but go directly back to Him in His Word the following day.  

Covenant with Him to be with Him in His Word on a daily basis.  Declare your desires and intentions about spending time with the Lord in His Word daily.  

Consider these scriptures: 

Psalm 61:8 

Jeremiah 29:12

Psalm 119:33, 49, 92, 97, 147, 160, 168

REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD- What does each scripture say to you? 

Psalm 119:130

Jeremiah 29:13

Psalm 32:8 

I John 5:14-15

James 4:7 

Closing Prayer:  May my love for You and Your Word increase day by day.   Protect my time in Your Word and my understanding of it as well.  Show me Yourself through Your Word.  May there be more of You and less of me each day because I come to you in Your Word each day.  In Christ’s Name I pray.  Amen.