The Blood of Jesus Took Our Infirmities - PART 489

He Himself took our infirmities and carried away our diseases.

It is refreshing to know that the same Lord Jesus who washed our sins clean because of His blood shed is similarly capable of restoring our bodies to a healthy state. Certainly, the Bible repeatedly declares His promises with regard to healing. Indeed, "our griefs He Himself bore and our sorrows He carried. He was pierced through for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. And by His scourging, we are healed." (Isaiah 53:4-5)

Healing people of their infirmities was certainly a priority. Of the 35 miracles recorded in the New Testament, 26 of them involved some form of physical healing or raising people from the dead. More on the healing power of Jesus can be found in Matthew 10:1, Mark 3:15, and Luke 3:22.

Another example can be found in Acts 3:1-8. One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, "Look at us!" So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.

Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God."
Like those believers who were healed in the scriptures, we need to praise our Lord God and Saviour too! Stand today in His offering plate!