August 31, 2011
UNEXPECTED HEALING
The crowds went looking for him (Jesus), and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him from leaving them. But he said to them, “To the other towns also I must proclaim the good news...” – Luke 4:42-43
A father who attended the 2009 Kerygma Conference prayed for his daughter to be healed from a certain condition. Weeks later, he noticed some changes, but not with his daughter. The father who wore glasses realized that his vision became clearer as days passed.
He didn’t understand why he was being healed. Nevertheless, He submits to the will of the Lord and is thankful.
In today’s Gospel, crowds tried to prevent Jesus from leaving so he could continue healing the people in that place. Jesus said “no” and that was probably difficult for many to understand. He had to move on and preach the Good News elsewhere.
We can always pray for healing, for ourselves and for others. Whom He decides to heal, we don’t know. But one thing is sure: Jesus loves us so much that He is concerned over our eternal salvation. If He doesn’t heal our body, but He heals our soul then that’s the greater blessing. Our time here on earth is but a speck compared to where our souls go after. Carlo Lorenzo (carloflorenzo@yahoo.com)
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REFLECTION:
“My child, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.” (Proverbs 4:20-22)
Divine Healer, we pray for the sick, breathe Your love into their bodies, but more importantly, may we all embrace You into our lives and follow the path to heaven.
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