TEMPERANCE
«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»
(Matthew 4:23).
She was in her 39th week of pregnancy and the contractions were coming every five minutes. She grabbed the bag with all the things she and the baby would need and decided to walk the two kilometers that separated her from the hospital to facilitate the birth process. After examining her, the nurse confirmed that her baby was ready to be born; however, she had to go back home because, despite having more than 1,000 beds, the facility had a shortage of beds.
Limited space and amenities in hospitals are common issues in many places. In order to meet the healthcare demand, tremendous constructions are built in various cities around the world. For example, the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Johannesburg (South Africa has more than 3,200 beds while Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Linkou (Taiwan) has 9,000. On the other hand, Texas Medical Care receives, in average, about 3,300 patients a day and over 7 million patients every year. Obviously, the quantity of the health services does not guarantee their quality, but in any case, human and governmental efforts to satisfy the medical needs of the population are remarkable.
Today’s Bible verse shows a totally different reality. In Galilee, in the times of Christ, the great divine Doctor was wandering its streets healing all kinds of illnesses and pains. «There were whole villages where there was not a moan of sickness in any house, for He had passed through them and healed all their sick.» (Steps to Christ, ch. 1, p. 11). Can you imagine a whole city without any cries of pain and a country without sick people?
Jesus spent His life doing good and healing, displaying heaven’s intentions regarding mankind’s health. Through the apostle John words He sends a message, «Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers» (3 John 1:2).
Maybe you are not suffering from any physical illnesses but may be carrying emotional or spiritual diseases. Through His word, our loving God revealed the principles to prevent and heal a great deal of You can meditate today on those biblical principles that God disclosed to provide vigorous health. Remember that «all heaven is interested in [your] welfare.» (Steps to Christ, ch. 13, p. 122).
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Taken from: Daily Devotions for Adults 2020
“A Cheerful Heart Is Good Medicine”
From: Julian Melgoza-Laura Fidanza
Colaboradores: Yidith C & Alejandra Zavala
