Healing as a Healthy Part of Witnessing and Evangelism | The Healing Room #3 | Richard & Eileen
What would it look like to make Jesus known in our everyday life? When we think about sharing our faith, we often think about telling people about God. And it is! But Jesus didn’t just tell people about God’s Kingdom, he also demonstrated it through healing.
When Jesus sent out his disciples, he gave them clear instructions:
“As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.” – (Matthew 10:7–8)
Healing wasn’t an optional extra to Jesus’ ministry. It was part of showing people what God’s Kingdom is like.
Showing people God’s love
Healing isn’t simply a tool for evangelism. It begins with the heart of a Father who loves people and cares about their suffering.
Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is simply notice someone, listen to them, offer to pray and show them kindness. We don’t have to force a conversation about faith or have all the answers.
But this involves being brave enough to offer to pray for healing.
It might be as simple as saying:
- “I am a Christian and I believe God still heals today – can I pray for your back (or neck, or leg)?”
- Sharing a personal testimony: “God healed me of a stomach ulcer – can I pray for you?” Everyone is encouraged to use their own healing story.
- “I am so sorry you are suffering. God does not want you to suffer – can I pray for healing for you?”
We aren’t responsible for producing a healing. That’s God’s work. Our part is to be willing, to listen to the Holy Spirit and to offer people an opportunity to encounter God’s love.
Come, Taste and See
“Taste and see that the Lord is good.” (Psalm 34:8)
What a wonderful invitation! God doesn’t just want people to hear about his goodness; he wants them to experience it.
When someone receives prayer and experiences healing, it can open their heart to Jesus. It can create wonder, thankfulness and a desire to know more about the God who loves them.
And even when someone isn’t healed, our willingness to pray, care and stand alongside them can still be a powerful expression of God’s love.
Healing can be a signpost pointing people towards Jesus, but we mustn’t forget to point them towards him. We want people not only to experience something wonderful, but to discover the person behind it – Jesus, who loves them, gave his life for them and invites them into a relationship with him.
Ordinary people, extraordinary God
Paul describes us as “jars of clay” (2 Corinthians 4:7). We’re ordinary people carrying an extraordinary treasure. The power doesn’t come from us, but from God. We don’t need to be experts, have special qualifications or feel that we’ve got everything figured out. We simply need to be willing.
Think about the people you encounter every week – in the supermarket, at work, at the school gates or on your street. What might happen if we began to see those everyday moments as opportunities to show someone the love of God?
Our mission is to ‘know Jesus, become like Jesus and make Jesus known’. And that means being people who don’t just talk about God’s love, but look for ways to demonstrate it.
Jesus said:
“Freely you have received; freely give.” (Matthew 10:8)
Let’s be people who are willing to give away what we’ve freely received.
Reflect
Take a moment to look at this painting by James Tissot, ‘Jesus Heals the Blind and Lame on the Mountain‘. The scene is inspired by Matthew 15:29–31, where crowds bring people who are blind, lame and suffering to Jesus. He heals them, and the people are amazed and praise God.
Imagine what it must have been like to be there. People who had perhaps lived with pain, disability and limitation for years were coming face to face with Jesus, who healed them.
Who might God be inviting you to bring closer to Jesus?
Go Deeper
Reflect on these questions:
- When you think about the love of God, what has helped you experience it personally?
- Is there someone in your life who is struggling or suffering who you could offer to pray for this week?
- What might be holding you back from offering to pray for someone? Is there a small step of faith you could take?
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