Throughout the Bible, we see Jesus’ compassion and power to heal and deliver people from various afflictions. His ministry on earth was marked by countless miracles, demonstrating God’s love and desire to restore humanity to wholeness.
Jesus Heals the Sick
- “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.” (Matthew 4:23)
- “He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons.” (Mark 1:34)
Jesus Delivers from Demonic Oppression
- “The people brought to Jesus a man possessed by a demon. He was blind and mute. Jesus healed him, so that he could both speak and see.” (Matthew 9:32–34)
- “Jesus drove out many demons, and he gave permission for the demons to speak. They knew he was the Christ.” (Mark 1:34, Luke 4:41)
Jesus Heals the Brokenhearted
- “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)
- “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3)
Jesus Delivers from Sin and Shame
- “Jesus said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.’” (Mark 2:17)
- “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1)
Jesus’ ministry of healing and deliverance continues today, as He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). Through faith in Him, we can experience God’s love and power, freeing us from sin, shame, and affliction. Let us come to Jesus with our brokenness, and trust in His unfailing love and grace.
- “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
- “By his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)
Jesus Heals Emotional Wounds
- “Jesus saw her [the woman who had lost her son] and had compassion on her. He said, ‘Don’t cry.’” (Luke 7:13)
- “Jesus healed their sick, raised the dead, and drove out many demons.” (Matthew 10:8)
Jesus Delivers from Fear and Anxiety
- “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be frightened, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)
- “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)
Jesus Heals the Blind and Deaf
- “He [Jesus] touched their eyes and said, ‘According to your faith will it be done to you.’” (Matthew 9:29)
- “He [Jesus] put his fingers in the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said, ‘Ephphatha!’ (which means ‘Be opened!’).” (Mark 7:33–34)
Jesus Delivers from Sin and Addiction
- “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery [to sin].” (Galatians 5:1)
- “Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in the sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.” (Romans 7:25)
Remember, Jesus’ power to heal and deliver is not limited to physical ailments, but also extends to emotional, spiritual, and relational struggles. May we continue to trust in His unfailing love and grace.
