Throughout Jesus’ ministry, he gave specific guidance. His words about healing were succinct: “As ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:7, 8).
Here’s what this said to me about our role as modern-day disciples:
Heal: We can acknowledge God’s kingship at hand—His present authority. Nothing has ever altered, degraded, infected, incapacitated, or impaired us as His reflection, His spiritual image. We are as untouched by the illusive nature of materiality as God is.
