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Jesus’ treatment

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Jesus thought that suffering and sickness should not exist in a world under divine control. Sickness is not part of God’s purpose. Suffering and sickness are contrary to God’s purpose. So Jesus healed everyone who came to him with sickness. Jesus also healed some of those who did not approach him. The purpose behind this was only to reveal the divine power and the coming of the divine kingdom to the world. The spirit of Jesus who was crucified and resurrected lives on today. Jesus said do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but those who kill the soul. In this situation we need to find divine power through divine healing. Once we understand the divine power, we will fear God more and love Him more. Salvation of the soul comes to us through complete submission to God. Note the record of Jesus’ public ministry in Matthew’s Gospel: Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. Matthew 4:23,24 It is recorded in many passages in the Gospels that many demon-possessed and sick people were brought to Jesus and Jesus healed them. This shows that healing is part of God’s plans. Even when the lame walked, the blind received sight, and the sick were restored to health, God was felt to be working. Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to her, “Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.” And He laid His hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. (Luke 13:10-13). Here, where it says diseased spirit, it means plague. The sick person is not looking for Jesus, but Jesus is approaching the sick person and healing them. Recovery was quick. When God wants to deliver a demon-possessed person from the bondage of the devil, it just has to happen in some way. Plagues work on humans by observing one’s relationship with God. The devil can make someone sick, afflicted, or enslaved depending on how close that person is to God. Therefore, the relationship with God should be improved for self-healing. In the Gospel of Matthew chapters 8 and 9, we see many healings. The healing of the leper, the healing of the centurion’s child, the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law, the healing of the demon-possessed in the land of Gadara, the healing of the paralytic, the healing of the daughter of Jairus, the healing of the two blind men and the demon-possessed are recorded in these two chapters. The world-famous Sermon on the Mount is recorded in chapters 5, 6, and 7 before that. We can believe that these healings have come to those who have repented after listening to the Sermon on the Mount and the goodness of God has penetrated into their minds. Look at the events after the Sermon on the Mount: “When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” (Mathew 8:1-3). This is the beginning of a series of healings. The Sermon on the Mount is the mission of bringing the human mind closer to God. The Sermon on the Mount has influenced many people, including Mahatma Gandhi. Do as many good deeds as possible. Don’t waste any opportunity to do good and stay away from mistakes. Pray to God whenever you have time. If you feel that the actions you are doing are wrong, confess it to God and make amends. Thank God for every good thing He gives us. Then God will be pleased. That will bring happiness to our hearts. The waves of that happiness will also enter the body. Afflictions have no place in a person who is happy with the experience of God. He will have to run away. If any disease comes, do not transfer it from the body to the mind. Don’t pretend that you are sick. For that, the mind needs to be healthy. If the mind wants to be healthy, the mind must be fearless. To be fearless one needs divine presence in the mind. The divine presence in the mind will also reflect in the body. If this is the case then “permanent diseases” will not grip the mind and body. Stay in touch with God at all times by praying continuously. Be careful never to carry the fear of disease with you. When one is filled with fear of disease, his thoughts and attention goes to the disease. This fear of a person is enough to make him sick. Many people are living with ‘imaginary diseases’. It will spread from imagination, to the mind and then to the body. As soon as the thought of sickness enters the mind, confess the word of God, “I am healed by His wounds.” Thus expel the ‘soul of disease’ from the body. The Holy Bible says: Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell forevermore. Psalm 37:27

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Jesus’ Healing

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The physician of the New Testament, the Son of God, Jesus came into the midst of those afflicted with diseased bodies and minds. Wherever Jesus went, those who wanted to regain their lost health gathered around him. Those who could not see because of blindness, those who could not hear because of deafness, those who could not walk because their legs had no influence, lepers, those suffering from fever… all these went to Jesus. What was Jesus’ response? ‘Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.’ (Matthew 9:36). And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. Matthew 4:23, 24 Jesus said: ‘I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.’ (John 10:10). Having said this, Jesus has promised to give a man everything he needs. Is it good health that is needed? Is it energy that is needed? Is it peace of mind that is needed? Jesus says: ‘Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’ (Matthew 11:28). But when Jesus heals, there are some conditions attached to it – sin no more (John 8:11). They must turn to God and repent. Jesus does not change. If Jesus cast out demons and healed the sick two thousand years ago, He continues to do so even today. Let us turn to Jesus for abundant life and health. Let us obey the words given by Jesus. Healing from Jesus is associated with obedience to God’s word, faith and prayer. Jesus’ response is remarkable when the disciples failed to heal a child possessed by an unclean spirit. Jesus said that only through prayer and fasting will these kinds of spirits go away. Jesus is rebuking the disciples’ lack of faith. Jesus also pointed out the power of prayer. Everyday, early in the morning, Jesus went to a lonely place and prayed. It was by the power gathered from God the Father, through prayer, that Jesus cast out demons and did healing ministry. But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you. Matthew 12:28 Jesus pictured his healing ministry as the coming of the kingdom of God. The Pharisees even asked Jesus if he was casting out demons with Beelzebub, the king of demons. It was as a proof that the kingdom of God has come that Jesus gave healing and cast out demons. We can desire the kingdom of God. By obeying the laws of the Kingdom of Heaven that Jesus introduced, healing will come naturally.

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Obeisance to the Great physician – The Physician of Gilead

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Gilead is a beautiful place in Israel that stretches from the southern end of the Sea of Galilee to the northern end of the Dead Sea and from the eastern Jordan to the desert. A mountainous country east of the Jordan river. Abundant rains in winter; a lot of snow in summer! Gilead is adorned with many cascading streams. The sky-high palm, trees like cedar, fig, jaggery, oak, teak, ashoka and pine create a cool woodland atmosphere. Lush vineyards perfect for any wine; The perfumed oil of Gilead was famous. The plateau here is used for cattle rearing and pulse cultivation. In short, Gilead is a place of peace for mind and body. In the Old Testament in the Song of Songs, the beloved says to his beloved girl: “How beautiful you are, my darling! … Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from the hills of Gilead..” “The harvest is past,The summer is ended,And we are not saved!”For the hurt of the daughter of my people I am hurt.I am mourning;Astonishment has taken hold of me.Is there no balm in Gilead,Is there no physician there?Why then is there no recoveryFor the health of the daughter of my people? Jeremiah 8:20-22 This is a very touching scripture in the book of Jeremiah. The medicinal ointment of Gilead was used to cure many diseases. The prophet is asking why the people of Israel could not get rid of their ‘disease’ even though there was a medicinal ointment in their own country. The New Testament (Covenant) points to the physician who came to heal the disease. The New Testament biographers present Jesus as a wonderful person who walked along the shores of Galilee, discipled fishermen on the seashore, and ate with “tax collectors and sinners”. We get the biography of Jesus through the four gospels of the New Testament. One of the four gospel writers is a young doctor! Luke is the only non-Jewish writer in the New Testament who did not see Jesus’ healing ministry as a mere miracle. Luke portrayed the doctor in Jesus as the healer. In the first Gospel, Matthew wrote: ‘And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. Great multitudes followed Him—from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.’ (Matt. 4:23-25). If we examine the works of Jesus, we can see that he was providing four types of healing: physical, mental, financial and spiritual. Jesus did not send away any sick person. He often sought patients. The very words of the ‘Physician of Gilead’ were the balm that healed the sick. This healing continued from the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry to the end. Healing was part of the preaching of God’s Word. Jesus highlighted God’s love for man through healing. He was able to bring people who were afflicted with diseased bodies and minds closer to God through healing. No reward was taken for it. Jesus made the dumb speak. The ears of the deaf were opened. The retina of the blind man’s eyes was healed. He gave wisdom to the unsteady. The legs of the paralytic were strengthened. The leper’s skin and body were restored to normal. The crippled woman got up and walked away. The bleeding woman stopped bleeding. He healed the epileptic and raised the dead. It did not require a syringe or a stethoscope. No other person has ever lived in the world who knew and touched the human body and mind so much. “When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick” Matthew 8:16 Exorcism was part of Jesus’ ministry along with healing. The epileptic healed by Jesus (Luke 9:37-43) was demon-possessed. The Gospels have recorded the release and healing of the demoniac who lived in the graves of Gadarenes and walked naked. The healing of the demon-possessed in Capernaum is also highlighted. Besides these, many exorcisms are recorded as having taken place with healings, without being recorded as a separate subject. Jesus is still the most trusted doctor in the world. Desperate patients who were judged by the doctors to not be saved are healed through Jesus.

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God’s health instructions

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God has given clear instructions for a healthy life. We can find those through the Bible. God does not allow us to eat whatever is found in nature. Even ‘snake and worms’ are now human edible items. But, God created man as a herbivore. Let’s look at what God said to Adam and Eve: “See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food. Also, to every beast of the earth, to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food”. (Genesis 1:29, 30). In this way, it can be seen that God’s creation man started his life as a herbivore. All parts of the human body were created as for a herbivore. Carnivorous animals have sharp teeth and claws that are suitable for biting and eating meat. But humans have flat ‘molars’ that can chew plant food. Animal intestines also have speciality. Carnivores have a gut that is only three times the length of the body to quickly expel toxic substance. Meanwhile, humans have intestine that is twelve times the size of their body. The digestive juices of carnivores animals contain hydrochloric acid that can quickly digest meat. In comparison, the human digestive juice has only 1/20 intensity. It is clear that God created man as a herbivore. So give importance to plant diet; avoid meat as much as possible. But, we must remember that God has allowed man to eat meat. It is note worthy what God commanded Noah and his sons after the flood. “Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. I have given you all things, even as the green herbs. But you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood.” (Genesis 9:3,4). For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him. Romans 14:2,3 It is written by Apostle Paul:“For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.” (1 Timothy 4:4,5). Cleanliness: God gives great importance not only to the choice of food, but also to cleanliness. During the time when the people of Israel lived in the camp, God specifically insisted that they should live cleanly without impurity. Not only the sick person, but even the one who touched the dead body was quarantined from the camp (Numbers 5:1-4). Special instructions were also given regarding leprosy and infectious diseases (Leviticus 13:1-59). The Bible was written in a time when there was no refrigerator. Do not eat unclean meat. It is written to burn meat that is three days old (Leviticus 7:17). In the absence of latrines like today, it has been instruced that when going to defecate, one should carry a iron rod and use it to make a hole and cover it with soil. God has given many more laws of purification. There were many more rules related to cleaniness given by God. Everything must be followed. Moral Laws Must Be Followed: The Bible points out that moral rules must be followed for better health. Do not commit adultery is one of the most important laws in the Ten Commandments. Adultery questions God’s stewardship of the male and female body. This is an action that calls forth the severest punishment from God. It has already been proven by science that syphilis, gonorrhea, AIDS etc. can occur as a result of this. Along with that, the laws of purification in sex are also mentioned in the Bible. Rest is required: God has required us to work and earn our living. But, we must remember that work and rest are two sides of the same coin. A happy, healthy life requires rest. God commanded: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labour and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates.” (Exodus 20:8-10). Relaxation is also essential for mental health. The seventh day is the Sabbath day; a day to worship God. By worshiping God on that day, one can achieve better spiritual, physical and material life. …And there was none feeble among His tribes. Psalm 105:37

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How are you?

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When two people meet, this is the first question that is always asked – ‘how are you?’The God who created the man is asking the same question – ‘how are you?’ The Holy Bible says: “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 2). Physical, mental illness and tension are contributions of the modern world. These are not presents of God. Today, hospitals are overflowing with patients. The situation in prisons is no different. The number of people dying from diseases like cancer, heart disease and AIDS is increasing. Similarly, the number of people suffering from blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol is also increasing. The number of people dying due to lack of food is less today. The number of people who die from diseases due to eating too much wrong food is more. Surely God does not want His most beloved creature, man, to become sick. At the same time, he wants to give relief to those who are suffering from the disease. God wanted eternal life for man when he created Adam. He could have been satisfied eating natural food and fruit from the tree of life. Never would have had to work hard. If he had not moved away from God and had not sinned, his tooth would not have fallen out. His hair would not have turned grey and his eyes would not have lost it’s sparkle. There would have been no difference in the rhythm of the heart. Man would have been blessed with abundant life forever. Before Adam had sinned, God had said: “but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:17). Death entered the world when Adam sinned and fell away from God. Then on, it can be seen that lifespan decreased with each generation. The first ten generations after Adam lived an average of 858 years. Man during these ten generations had multiplied and filled the earth. It might have been to fill the earth that God gave these early generations such a long lifespan. It can be seen that those who live in search of Godly righteousness may get longer life based on God’s plan. At the same time, youngsters lose life due to accidents and ill health. Name Age at the birth of next generation (years) Lifespan(years) 1. Adam 130 930 2. Seth 105 912 3. Enosh 90 905 4. Canaan 70 910 5. Mahalael 65 895 6. Jared 162 962 7. Enoch 65 365 8. Methuselah 187 969 9. Lamech 182 777 10. Noah 500 950 11. Shem 100 600 Life span of the first 11 generations including Adam Methuselah, who lived 969 years, was the oldest person recorded in the Bible. In Noah’s day, the earth was sinful. Later, only eight members of Noah’s family survived the great flood created by God. God not only destroyed others, but also shortened man’s life span. After the time of Noah, the human lifespan decreased again. While Shem, the first generation after Noah lived for 600 years, Arpashad in the second generation lived for 438 years. Saleh of the third generation lived 433 years and Eber of the fourth generation lived 464 years. The average age of this fourth generation was 484 years. On closer examination, it can be seen that the average age of the first ten generations was 858 and for the fourth generation after the flood, the average lifespan had halved. Again, after ten generations by the time of Abraham, the lifespan reduced to 175 years. Decreasing further, by the time of Moses, the sixteenth generation, the age was 120 years. This means that the human lifespan had become 120 years and even lesser like today, which was fixed by God three thousand years ago. The psalmist says: ” The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years” (Psalm 90:10). Today, the life expectancy is lower than this in many poor countries. The Holy Bible says that diseases have no place in human life if we know God and live according to God. “If you diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you.”. (Exodus 15:26) On another occasion God promised that if they serve him completely, he would bless them with good health : “So you shall serve the Lord your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take sickness away from the midst of you. No one shall suffer miscarriage or be barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days.” (Exodus 23:25, 26).

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