Transformational Tip
I cut my finger the other day. Didn’t give it the care it needed at the time…just threw a bandage on it to stop the bleeding. Infection set in and the injury got my attention. I went to buy an antibiotic ointment to aid the healing and found a leading brand ointment that had an interesting claim; “Healing and pain relief.” The cut was creating some discomfort for me, so I choose the product that offered more than healing.
The Holy Scripture tells us that Christ’s mission was to come to forgive and to save…to provide for us with “eternity.” He came to deliver oh so much more than just our redemption. He brought us eternal freedom, fulfillment, peace and joy.
The prophet Isaiah tells us the Messiah will come to bind up and heal, to release and set free (while we are here on earth). Jesus himself referenced this passage as captured in Luke 4:17. Think about that; Christ came not only to forgive you, but to restore and release you. This is the central passage in the entire bible about Jesus. He fulfilled all the prophesies, testifying to the truth, dying for us to bring ultimate healing and shalom to our lives and His relationship with us.
Today, take Jesus Christ at his word…the healer of all the broken pieces within you and unite them into one whole and healed heart. Think what life would be like if you believed that promise. What stands in your way of believing? What do you believe more strongly? Why? Click here to share with the Stepping Stones community your thoughts on healing and pain relief.
Prayer
Dear Father God, I pray and ask You to release me from all bondage and captivity, as You promised to do. Take all my broken pieces and give me an all-receiving heart…make me whole. I know, Father, that You will not do this at a distance, so I desire to be as close to You as I possibly can be…show me the way to You, my Lord, and Savior. I pray in the name of the one You sent to forgive me, save me, heal me – Jesus Christ; and all God’s children said – AMEN!
The Truth
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.
Isaiah 61:1
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
John 10:10