August 25

Today’s Reading - Luke 6:17-19

(See also Matthew 12:15-21; Mark 3:7-12)

Thought:

Jesus “healed them all.” Such a simple, matter-of-fact statement, and yet, consider the life-changing effect of those words for those who came into contact with the healing power of the Great Physician.The blind saw, the lame walked, the lepers were made clean, the possessed were freed from the unclean spirits. With these healings came normalcy and quality of life. They could once again work, provide for their families, enjoy relationships, and take part in day-to-day activities. Their interaction with Jesus was absolutely life-changing! As amazing and effectual as these miracles must have been, Jesus offers us an even greater healing. If we are willing to bring Him our broken and sin-sick lives, He offers to heal us of the spiritually fatal disease that we all suffer from. With that healing comes renewal — renewal of our spiritual lives, renewal of our relationship with God, renewal of our hope for eternal salvation. The healing that Jesus offers us is still absolutely life-changing!

How does our spiritual healing change our lives?