“Jung (posted these words above the door to his home) “vocatus atque non vocatus Deus aderit”, which I take to mean that in the long run, whether you call on him or don’t call on him, God will be present with you. That if we really had our eyes open, we would see that all moments are key moments. That he who does not love remains in death. That Jesus is the Word made flesh who dwells among us full of grace and truth.” (Buechner, Frederick. Listening to Your Life. HarperOne. Kindle Edition.)

It is easy for people of the church to misunderstood healing, and by healing I mean G-d’s healing power to restore a person who is sick, injured, or suffering to health. It is a gift that has existed for millennia. Today, there are people who claim to heal in the name of Jesus, but too many charlatans have tarnished the reputation of the legitimate healers. And yet, I believe that G-d does still heal today. Jesus appointed his Disciples/Apostles to continue his work of miraculous healings – it would affirm to others that their message was from G-d. But somewhere along the line, after the likes of Peter and Paul, Christians struggle to understand.

So, how do we define healing today?  I would contend that people who have the gift of healing include the doctors, nurses, dentists, physical therapists and others who have accepted the calling to go into the healing arts. I would also include the people who are willing to sit with those who are sick, injured, hurting and dying – members of our churches and community – the ministry of presence is a healing art that reminds people that Jesus comes along side us through those who accept the calling to be present with us when we need them. 

Finally, I do believe there are people through whom G-d still heals others in miraculous and mysterious ways. There are stories that crop up often or are shared on social media about someone who was at the brink of death, but miraculously were healed. Whether it was “of G-d” or “of man” misses the point – G-d still heals and we are grateful no matter what the circumstances.

Pastor Dave