The Great Physician

In Matthew 9:12 and Mark 2:17, Jesus reminds us that “the sick need a physician.” Which is biblical proof that medical professionals are accepted and greatly needed. The problem occurs when we place more trust in the knowledge of man rather than the promises of God. Though physicians spend countless hours learning and training for their profession, they don’t know everything. There are instances when they “don’t know” the answer. When this occurs, they refer to a “specialist.” In even rarer occasions, we may be forced to seek “a second opinion.” Both options are fine. However, the scriptures reveal that there were times when healing can be directly connected to faith (Matthew 9:22, Mark 10:52, Luke 17:19). Does this mean that those who are either not healed or continue to suffer are faithless? Absolutely not! It means different people have different beliefs.

Although most of us consider ourselves experts in a certain field, we often lack expertise when it comes to faith. We spend plenty of time expanding our portfolio, but little time strengthening our faith through prayer. Jude 1:20 encourages us to build ourselves up on the most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit. As a Christian, I believe the Holy Spirit is our expert! He is a specialist when it comes to prayer. He is the supervisor of our prayer life.

Unfortunately, not everyone believes in the power of prayer and healing. Such was the case in 2 Chronicles 16:12. “In the thirtyninth year of his reign Asa was diseased in his feet, and his disease became severe. Yet even in his disease he did not seek the Lord but sought help from physicians.” Verse 13 says, “Asa slept with his fathers, dying in the forty-first year of his reign.” There is no guarantee Asa would have been healed had he prayed and sought the Lord. But those of us who are familiar with “healing” scriptures such as Psalms 30:2, Psalms 107:20,1 Peter 2:24, Jeremiah 17:14 and James 5:15 understand that prescriptions are helpful! But sometimes we need a prayer. In Romans 8:26-27, we learn that the Holy Spirit is our helper. When we don’t know what to pray, the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And because it is He who searches our hearts, He knows the mind of the Spirit. For the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. For this reason, we never have to wonder if God understands our murmuring. Because The Holy Spirit serves as our professional intercessor, He transfers the words from our heart, through our mouth and into the hands of God. By the time our prayer reaches God, it has been translated, dictated and humbly submitted. The Lord knows exactly what we stand in need of. Thankfully, the Holy Spirit can arrange our uttering so that it makes sense to God, even when it doesn’t make sense to us.

2 Timothy 2:15 teaches us the importance of “studying to show ourselves approved unto God. A worker unashamed when God examines our work. We realize what His Word says, and we understand what it means.” Having this type of relationship with God, makes our professional life much easier, because it provides balance. And a balanced life is a blessed life! It is God’s desire that we commit equal amount of time (or more) with Him as we do to our job. Most of us might think it’s impractical to work an 8-hour shift and come home and pray for 8 hours. But Luke 1:37 assures us that “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” So, the next time you or a loved one decide to seek medical expertise, remember this equation. Physician + Prescription + Prayer = Power (Holy Ghost Power). Activate the Holy Spirit by praying, taking your medication as directed and patiently waiting for God to do what He promised. It’s my prayer that each of you will stay connected to the Great Physician. Remember, He is always “on call.” Be blessed! Be faithful! Be made whole!

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