August 2, 2012 The Healer is Here

The Healer is Here Matthew 14:34-36 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought all their sick to him 36 and begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched him were healed. WHAT DOES it take to know the healing power of Jesus? You must recognize him and believe on him. That’s what happened in Gennesaret. Do you see what the men did when they recognized our Lord as he came off the boat? They went to “all the surrounding country” to tell people he was here. “The healer is here. The one who makes the blind see, the deaf hear the lame walk. He is here!” Did they have to persuade people to come? No. The people had heard, and they were ready for him. Oh, that this would be so today for friends, for family, for neighborhoods that deny our Lord. How wonderful it would be if they came running to touch his cloak and receive his incredible power of cleansing and restoration. How truly magnificent it would be to see this healing of bodies and souls within our midst. Pray for such things. Pray the Lord will come through you, that people will recognize the Lord in you and the church, that they will come running to touch him in profound and eternal life-changing ways. It’s True: Jesus healing is really for you.