The deeper one comes to know Jesus; the deeper one is moved from believer to beloved. This faith is seen with new eyes: no longer death, but alive, no longer blind, but seeing crystal clear, and no longer slave, but adopted brethren. Jesus calls man to be saved, to be in communion, and healed.
First, one must know Jesus as Redeemer. It is through Jesus’ life, death and resurrection one is redeemed. It is through God’s mercy He gave His only son to heal man of sin, and then heal man of sickness and of physical suffering if He wills it. Francis MacNutt author of Healing writes, “Jesus healed those whose spirits were sick and needed deliverance or forgiveness; he also healed those whose bodies were lame, blind, and leprous.”(50). This quote explains that Jesus must heal man from sin first, and then heal man from sickness. It is God’s love which allows man to run back to Him through His son. MacNutt continues, “He came to save people, not just souls. He came to help the suffering in whatever way they were suffering.” (50). This quote explains that Jesus came for all people to save them from this kingdom and to free them in His Kingdom. This affirms Jesus as Redeemer, who calls man to be saved out of love.
Next, one must know Jesus as Brother, best friend, and any way which allows one to encounter Jesus present in man’s life. Through the Eucharist man shares in a communion with Jesus as He is physically. Therefore, to know Jesus in the Eucharist is the fastest and most fitting way of being with Him. Kathleen Beckman author of Rekindle Eucharistic Amazement shares, “The Lord is concerned with every part of our lives!”(16). She continues, “May it please God to attract people back to His Eucharistic heart containing the medicine for what ails humanity at many levels!”(16). These quotes announce to man that Jesus longs for a real relationship; furthermore, it is through the Eucharist and Adoration that this real relationship is possible. One cannot come to be in communion if one is not participating in the Holiest of Communion, the Eucharist. It is the “Source and summit” (CCC1324) that points back to Jesus, which allows man to see Jesus as Brother, who calls man to be in communion out of love.
Finally, one must come to know Jesus as Healer. It is through Jesus that man is healed from corruption and sin. Before Christ can heal any sickness or physical suffering, man must allow Christ to heal the interior element of sin. MacNutt writes, “While we, by and large have encouraged the sick to accept their illness as the will of God, the Christ of the gospels seems to reveal a very different attitude. Once when a leper came up to Jesus and said, “If you want to, you can cure me,” Jesus replied, “Of course I want to! Be cured!”(Mt 8:3).” (64). From this one sees that Jesus holds the healing power in His will, man just needs to ask for it, and if it is His will, He will heal. Even more, man knows there is pain all around. One cannot run from it, but only ask to be healed from it. Beckman writes, “Somehow people sense the sickness of our culture without realizing it is sin-sickness that can only be healed through repentance, communion with God of miracles!” (18). She also writes, “It takes grace to understand that God is bringing to light what has existed in darkness to correct the disordered sin-nature of His people. He will restore the Church!”(18). Both quotes manifest that Christ can heal the sickness of sin through man’s repentance, and by His grace. It is Jesus who allows and calls man to be healed from sin out of love.
I can not help but think of myself in all three areas of as Christ Redeemer, Brother, and Healer. Do I really allow Him to take my life and stir it up so as He is Redeemer, Brother, and Healer? It is only through His grace that I might run back to Him. The more I can smell the stench of my sins the faster I need to run to Him, but I also need to allow Him to run to me. Presently I just need to be quit and let His healing take place so permanently that I will never want to go astray ever again. Jesus just love me, Jesus just let me love you. Jesus just heal me, Jesus just let me allow you to heal me. Amen.
First, one must know Jesus as Redeemer. It is through Jesus’ life, death and resurrection one is redeemed. It is through God’s mercy He gave His only son to heal man of sin, and then heal man of sickness and of physical suffering if He wills it. Francis MacNutt author of Healing writes, “Jesus healed those whose spirits were sick and needed deliverance or forgiveness; he also healed those whose bodies were lame, blind, and leprous.”(50). This quote explains that Jesus must heal man from sin first, and then heal man from sickness. It is God’s love which allows man to run back to Him through His son. MacNutt continues, “He came to save people, not just souls. He came to help the suffering in whatever way they were suffering.” (50). This quote explains that Jesus came for all people to save them from this kingdom and to free them in His Kingdom. This affirms Jesus as Redeemer, who calls man to be saved out of love.
Next, one must know Jesus as Brother, best friend, and any way which allows one to encounter Jesus present in man’s life. Through the Eucharist man shares in a communion with Jesus as He is physically. Therefore, to know Jesus in the Eucharist is the fastest and most fitting way of being with Him. Kathleen Beckman author of Rekindle Eucharistic Amazement shares, “The Lord is concerned with every part of our lives!”(16). She continues, “May it please God to attract people back to His Eucharistic heart containing the medicine for what ails humanity at many levels!”(16). These quotes announce to man that Jesus longs for a real relationship; furthermore, it is through the Eucharist and Adoration that this real relationship is possible. One cannot come to be in communion if one is not participating in the Holiest of Communion, the Eucharist. It is the “Source and summit” (CCC1324) that points back to Jesus, which allows man to see Jesus as Brother, who calls man to be in communion out of love.
Finally, one must come to know Jesus as Healer. It is through Jesus that man is healed from corruption and sin. Before Christ can heal any sickness or physical suffering, man must allow Christ to heal the interior element of sin. MacNutt writes, “While we, by and large have encouraged the sick to accept their illness as the will of God, the Christ of the gospels seems to reveal a very different attitude. Once when a leper came up to Jesus and said, “If you want to, you can cure me,” Jesus replied, “Of course I want to! Be cured!”(Mt 8:3).” (64). From this one sees that Jesus holds the healing power in His will, man just needs to ask for it, and if it is His will, He will heal. Even more, man knows there is pain all around. One cannot run from it, but only ask to be healed from it. Beckman writes, “Somehow people sense the sickness of our culture without realizing it is sin-sickness that can only be healed through repentance, communion with God of miracles!” (18). She also writes, “It takes grace to understand that God is bringing to light what has existed in darkness to correct the disordered sin-nature of His people. He will restore the Church!”(18). Both quotes manifest that Christ can heal the sickness of sin through man’s repentance, and by His grace. It is Jesus who allows and calls man to be healed from sin out of love.
I can not help but think of myself in all three areas of as Christ Redeemer, Brother, and Healer. Do I really allow Him to take my life and stir it up so as He is Redeemer, Brother, and Healer? It is only through His grace that I might run back to Him. The more I can smell the stench of my sins the faster I need to run to Him, but I also need to allow Him to run to me. Presently I just need to be quit and let His healing take place so permanently that I will never want to go astray ever again. Jesus just love me, Jesus just let me love you. Jesus just heal me, Jesus just let me allow you to heal me. Amen.
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