Behold the Great Physician

Prayer – Lord – Open my eyes to the truth that You are the Great Physician, that You love us enough to die for us, and that You can and will heal us. Glory and honor to You. 

The Spirit of the Lord was on Jesus.
The Holy Spirit was within Him.
Is He in you?

When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, he went as usual to the synagogue on the Sabbath and stood up to read the Scriptures. The scroll of Isaiah the prophet was handed to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where this was written: "The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the LORD's favor has come." He rolled up the scroll, handed it back to the attendant, and sat down. All eyes in the synagogue looked at him intently. Then he began to speak to them. "The Scripture you've just heard has been fulfilled this very day!" Everyone spoke well of him and was amazed by the gracious words that came from his lips. "How can this be?" they asked. "Isn't this Joseph's son?" Then he said, "You will undoubtedly quote me this proverb: 'Physician, heal yourself'—meaning, 'Do miracles here in your hometown like those you did in Capernaum.' But I tell you the truth, no prophet is accepted in his own hometown. Luke 4:16-24 

Meditate. Think about Old and New Testament passages.

Jesus read from Isaiah 61:1-2 and told the people there at the Synagogue in Nazareth that the scripture had been fulfilled that day. “How can that be?” was their response. They should have been jumping for joy…He came to bring salvation to the (spiritually) poor, to heal the blind and set captives free. Captives? Those in bondage physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually? There’s a lot of power in that statement. They wanted to see Jesus do a miracle, but it wasn’t possible IF they didn’t believe in Him.

Is that the same today? Are miracles impossible if people don’t believe? How about the converse? Are miracles evident or probable if people believe? If miracles don’t happen, does it mean that there are unbelievers looking for a sign from Jesus—testing Him? Do you ever choose to test Jesus like that? The Lord challenged Malachi to put Him to the test as He was calling them to repentance.

Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies, "I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test! Malachi 3:10

The Lord does want people to “test” Him so that He can show that He is listening to our prayers, to show that He loves us, and to demonstrate His mighty power. Nothing is too big for Him.

Verse of Salvation ~ In Jerusalem, the LORD of Heaven's Armies will spread a wonderful feast for all the people of the world. It will be a delicious banquet with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat. There he will remove the cloud of gloom, the shadow of death that hangs over the earth. He will swallow up death forever! The Sovereign LORD will wipe away all tears. He will remove forever all insults and mockery against his land and people. The LORD has spoken! In that day the people will proclaim, "This is our God! We trusted in him, and he saved us! This is the LORD, in whom we trusted. Let us rejoice in the salvation he brings!" Isaiah 25:6-9

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

Summer colds and sinus or ear infections can be the pits—but with many this summer it is reality—just like in the spring, fall, and winter! When you or someone in your family is sick it is hard to remember just what you should do to treat that cold—and hopefully prevent the necessity of going to the doctor. Here’s a Cold To Do List that I recently put together to remind myself and my husband as he battled a cold. 

What to do When You or a Loved One Has a Cold – To Do List

1.      Pray

2.      Take the sick one’s temperature and dress appropriately

3.      Drink LOTS of water and other fluids

4.      Drink fresh orange juice – if I drink a quart of OJ, I’m usually cured!

5.      Gargle with warm salt water

6.      Make & serve Chicken Soup

7.      Drink Hot Lemon & Honey

8.      Take the appropriate fever med if necessary

9.    My doctor recommended Mucinex the last time I was sick (or use other cold tablets)

10.  Nasal wash/spray
 Hot packs on your ears/sinuses, as needed
Rest / Extra Sleep with extra blankets on the bed

 

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