Healing Promises (24 page)

—M
ATTHEW 11:28, NLT

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you…

—J
OHN
14:27

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.

—I
SAIAH
40:31

Jesus Gives You Rest

You don’t need to be a Bible scholar or theologian to understand rest. You just need to be someone who knows Jesus, because it is
Jesus
who gives you rest!

My friend, if you are weary, confused and tired because of all your efforts to get healed, just go to Him right now and tell Him, “Jesus, I’m so tired and confused. I’m scared too. Please hold me in Your arms and give me rest.”

You don’t have to say anything if you don’t want to. You can just cry in His presence. Beloved, He already knows all that you are going through. And the One who bottles your tears will surely rest you and give you peace. He will lift you up and strengthen you!

‘Come to Me…

…I will give you rest.’

—Jesus

Then she said, “Sit still, my daughter, until you know
how the matter will turn out; for the man will not rest
until he has concluded the matter this day.”

—R
UTH
3:18

…He is the faithful God who keeps His covenant
for a thousand generations…

—D
EUTERONOMY 7:9, NLT

…I know the One in whom I trust,
and I am sure that He is able to guard
what I have entrusted to Him…

—
2
T
IMOTHY 1:12, NLT

When You Rest, He Works

The Old Testament story of Ruth is a love story I love to preach about. Ruth was a poor, Gentile widow, who ended up marrying Boaz, a wealthy, honorable relative who was willing to redeem her from her pitiful life.

In the story, there is a scene where Ruth is told by Naomi, her mother-in-law, to “sit still”, for she knew Boaz was someone who would not rest until he concluded the matter of redeeming Ruth that day.

My friend, when you “sit still” in the face of persistent symptoms, Jesus, your willing and able kinsman Redeemer, goes to work on your behalf. And
He
will not rest until your case is settled. So rest from your self-efforts, and allow Jesus to work on your case!

Be still, and know that I am God.

—P
SALM 46:10

Be Still.

Let go and let God be God to you.
Let Him give you your healing miracle.

…Let not your heart be troubled,
neither let it be afraid.

—J
OHN
14:27

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is
the wellspring of life.

—P
ROVERBS 4:23, NIV