Matthew 8:14-17

14 When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. 15 He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him.

16 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:  “He took up our infirmities  and bore our diseases.” - Matthew 8:14-17

Dear Jesus,

You not only promise to listen to our prayers and heal us of many of our diseases, but you also do life with us.  You did not sit in heaven and pontificate blessings.  You came down and entered our difficult drama.  You submitted to the birth, growing up and growing older.  You endured pain, broken furniture and sicknesses.  Your friends and family hurt too.  But you also healed and released them of burdens.  All the while, you were marching to the cross to save us.  Matthew's quote from Isaiah 53 reminds me that your journey on earth that included healing was still a journey to rescue us forever.  I see in the healing of Peter's mother in law, your great compassion for those close to you. I am close to you.  I trust you are still on earth with me through your Holy Spirit and that you understand the difficulty of my health problems.  Be my healer and the healer of those I love so dearly.  Heal their bodies and lengthen their lives on earth.   Since you have rescued me for eternity I accept your decision either way, whether it be to heal or to simply accompany me in my misery.  

Amen

Pastor Don Patterson 

Jesus did life with us so we can do eternal life with him. 

Additional Reading: Psalm 23, 27, 42