One thing we notice about Jesus’ life is that in His presence, people were healed. He dispensed physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental wholeness. He cast out demonic oppression and spirits of infirmity that also inflicted physical maladies. The same is true today.

We take our cue from the Lord Himself. Jesus often spent time alone with His Father. His earthly ministry extended from these times of sweet communion. Jesus used varying methods to minister healing, with no set formula except the leading of the Holy Spirit and what the Father was speaking. 

We can attend church, read our Bibles, pray, and still live a Christian life that is more theory than experience. When trials come, we can easily get walloped by anxiety or worry. We may find ourselves unprepared to battle our enemy in prayer. However, as King David expressed (Psalm 27) and Mary experienced (Luke 10:38-42), nothing can take the place of our time alone with the Lord Jesus, enjoying His presence, feasting upon His Word, and hearing His voice. 

How does this apply to physical healing?

When we cultivate Jesus’ felt presence in our lives through the Holy Spirit who indwells us, we make room for His healing touch. During these precious times, we are not bringing our laundry list of prayers. Instead, we are worshiping and waiting upon Him. We will hear His voice through His Word, renewing our minds and increasing our faith. And when the Lord gives us a directive about a treatment plan, we can act upon it confidently.

Sometimes, Jesus may tell us what might hinder our healing. Do we need to ask forgiveness of someone, or do we need to forgive a wrong? Have we opened doors to stress or anxiety that affect us physically, or is there lingering sin in our lives that has allowed our adversary access to our health? The Holy Spirit may direct us to take an action, and as we are obedient, the healing will come (Luke 17:14). Or possibly, the Lord is telling us to rest and trust. 

Be encouraged to take time with Jesus. We will learn His voice for ourselves and find strength to obey in faith what He tells us. It is always the right time to draw close to Him.

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How did today’s thoughts speak to your heart today? Ponder your best times to meet with the Lord undistracted. Honestly, this will be some of the most important moments in your life.

Further Bible References:

Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.

Psalm 27:8 My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “ LORD, I am coming.”

Psalm 91 3 For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. 4 He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.

Ephesians 1:17-20 17 asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. 18 I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. 19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.

Luke 6:18-19 18 They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those troubled by evil spirits were healed. 19 Everyone tried to touch him, because healing power went out from him, and he healed everyone.

Luke 13:11-13 11 he saw a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit. She had been bent double for eighteen years and was unable to stand up straight. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!” 13 Then he touched her, and instantly she could stand straight. How she praised God!

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