The Healing Touch

Medical technology has come a long way. The things that they can do today make technology from years ago look ancient. Each year we seem to find more and more ways to heal and restore the body. It also appears that some of the bacterial infections are also becoming immune to the antibiotics. As we learn more, new and different things happen around us. I was interested in reading about a treatment that used shockwaves. These waves “pound” the area that is experiencing trauma and fool the body into believing there is new damage. The body then sends blood and healing cells to that area to restore things. In theory, it sounds great and may very well be a great blessing. It is, however, puzzling that the body must be tricked into false belief in order for it to bring the help needed. In this world, there is no end to the deceit that takes place. People try to manipulate the stock market to create a preferred outcome... so long as they don’t’ get caught. In sports, the most effective players are often the ones that can get you to think they are doing one thing, when in reality, they have a different plan. In God’s house, there is meant to be no such manipulation. We are called to speak the truth in love. When Jesus (and the disciples) healed someone, they never had to give them false hope. There is power in God’s word. If we have to twist and manipulate that word to present our finding, it is likely not as God intended. Does God word need some explanation? Sometimes. We, however, are to find that truth, not in our imagination and human ability, but by seeing what God has already done and the foundation He has already laid. We need to allow Scripture to interpret Scripture. We need to always start with what we know to be true. The context will often fill in the rest. When we call on God, we don’t have to convince Him or trick Him into doing what we want Him to do, for He already knows our heart before we ever speak. Actually, the very act of trying to manipulate God would be a great sin. So, if the church tries to make you feel guilty, that is man’s doing. The Holy Spirit convicts us, renews us, leads us, and heals us as He desires. Father, You know the needs and wants of the heart. You know the healing and renewal that is needed. Lead us by Your truth. Amen