Impossible Healings: The Ministry Of Jesus

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.

Matthew 4:23-25 (NKJV)

So He told His disciples that a small boat should be kept ready for Him because of the multitude, lest they should crush Him. For He healed many, so that as many as had afflictions pressed about Him to touch Him. And the unclean spirits, whenever they saw Him, fell down before Him and cried out, saying, 'You are the Son of God.'

Mark 3:9-11 (NKJV)

Most people want to be healed of something. Sadly, U.S. healthcare stats are shocking. Among all other high-income nations:*

  • We outspend everyone on healthcare, but…

  • We have the highest mortality rate.

  • Our prescriptions cost far more than theirs, but...

  • We’re far sicker, and we don’t live as long.

  • They provide “universal” coverage…

  • Low or no-cost treatment, tests, and check-ups.

  • We’ve left 28 million UN-covered,

  • And 100 million in healthcare debt.

Regardless of this American shame– illness and injuries strike EVERYWHERE. With or without doctors and medicines, accidents and illness still maim and kill.

The Good News? Jesus! The Great Physician.

  • 'Nearly one-fifth of the Gospel accounts is devoted to Jesus' healing ministry and the discussion occasioned by it. Out of 3,779 verses in the four Gospels, 727 relate specifically to the healing of physical and mental illness and the resurrection of the dead.' (Gary Wiens)**

What does God have to say about healing?

  • 'Bless the Lord, O my soul;
    And all that is within me, bless His holy Name!
    Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    And forget not all His benefits:
    Who forgives all your iniquities,
    Who heals all your diseases,
    Who redeems your life from destruction,
    Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
    Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
    So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's' (Psalm 103:1-5).

  • 'He sent His Word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions' (Psalm 107:20).

  • 'But those who wait on the Lord
    Shall renew their strength;
    They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
    They shall run and not be weary,
    They shall walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31).***

Clearly, God loves to see His children well. 

Impossible Healings: The Ministry Of Jesus  (Part 1)

* How the U.S. compares to all other high-income nations of the world:

** Gary Wiens, The Healing Ministry of Jesus,

*** Websites with healing Scriptures:

Additional Reading:

NOTE: This is a 2023 update of a 2013 Carey Lewis Devotion. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players. Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.

Carey Arban