He is With Us

Jesus entered our world 2000 years ago and the first sound that God made flesh uttered was a cry. He came to restore the darkness and brokenness of our world. As a grown man, he healed every person who came to him, ultimately dying and conquering death itself through his resurrection. As the prophet Isaiah wrote, "By his stripes, we are healed."

On the cross Jesus took all infirmity and sin upon himself. Through this finished work we are forgiven and offered the gift of eternal life. With our sins removed, because Jesus took them, we can now stand in the very presence of God, forgiven. Jesus made a way for us if we will only believe. 

Here in our home, I have had a quiet couple of weeks. I have stayed away from the Christmas rush of shopping, parties, and concerts in an effort to stay well. This has given me the chance to study the Bible as it relates to healing. I have become aware that it is God's will to heal when we come to Him in faith and ask. 

The woman who was healed by Jesus by touching the hem of His robe came out to be healed in faith. It was highly countercultural for this Jewish woman to be out in the crowds of men,  especially as, in her condition, she was considered unclean. Yet, Jesus healed and said to her as she trembled in fear and fell on her face before him, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering." Mark 5:34

I will have my next chemo treatment this coming Wednesday. We are praying that our God will cause it to be highly effective to remove all trace of the cancer and without side effect. 

I am asking my Healer, Jesus, to work in my body and make me well. I know that he is willing. All the glory is going to go to Him. 

As you contemplate God's gift of Jesus in the season of his birth, I hope you can also come to a place where you are willing to ask him for the healing you need. He is willing and more than able. Will you believe? He loves you and is waiting for you to come to Him. 

Taking it  a day at a time and trusting in my only healer, Jesus.

Love, Lee