The God Who Heals

I knew a young man with a bad skin condition. He had open sores on his face and chest that caused much pain and discomfort. He had tried many creams, medications, and home remedies to try to clear up his skin, but at best, they only brought temporary relief. Being from a Muslim family, he tried calling on Allah to miraculously heal him. Nothing happened.

One night, fed up with the pain and misery, he found himself thinking about people he knew who were believers in Jesus Christ. Alone in his bedroom, he prayed, “Jesus, if you’re really God, would you heal me?” Then he slept. When he got up in the morning, he was completely healed! There wasn't a single sore. No itching. Not even scars. He was absolutely beside himself as he shared with us what had happened. This healing set him on a journey of faith, and he began to be discipled. It also served as a testimony of the power of Christ to those around him.

The concept of a God who heals isn’t new to Muslims. They do believe that Allah can heal, but you never hear of any miracles. This isn't to say that God answers every single prayer for healing. We must trust His leadership on who He does and doesn’t heal, which can be incredibly difficult to bear. The point remains that God loves to demonstrate his power and love through miraculous healings and really loves it when we give Him all glory and honor in return.

Prayer

Thank you, Lord, that we get to serve the God who heals. I ask that more Muslims would dare to call on Your name for healing, and I pray that You would demonstrate Your power to heal in their lives for the sake of Your glory. I pray for testimonies of Jesus Christ, the Healer, to spread across entire communities and stir many hearts to believe that Jesus is more than a prophet.