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Matthew: Healing in His Presence

DAY 30 OF 30

Jesus is Resurrected

We are saving the best for last - this healing impacts the entire world! It's Jesus' resurrection! The story begins with two grieving Marys, going to His tomb to prepare His dead body according to Jewish traditions. They were expecting to see a corpse, but instead there was an angel of the Lord sitting on the rolled-back stone. That sight was literally out of this world! The angel passed on the most important message that was to be shared with everyone: “Jesus, who was crucified is not here; He has risen, just as he said.”

This was the ultimate healing account! Jesus was dead and then resurrected. He died a brutal death on the cross for your sins and mine.

Without His sacrifice on our behalf, we would still be slaves to sin with no means of atonement. Jesus was crucified on a cross, buried, and then raised to new life so that we can have eternal life.

The Gospel of Matthew is the true account of Jesus whose life and death pointed to our Father in Heaven. Everything He did was for His Father’s will and was to bring salvation to all people. The healing accounts teach us so much about a Savior that cares more about our wholeness, than just our physical healings.

Without the forgiveness of sins, we are walking around in spiritual bondage. Jesus’ death on the cross for our sins and His resurrection leads to our ultimate healing, no matter if your physical body is ever fully restored here on earth. Through His resurrection and the forgiveness of our sins, we have an eternal home with eternal bodies that will never fail us or need healing again.

As you heal, have you sought Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins? If you haven’t asked Jesus to be the Lord of your life and to forgive your sins, we want to invite you to do that now. Pray this simple prayer out loud and in your heart:

“Dear Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe you died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead. I trust you as my Lord and Savior. Please help me to daily surrender to your will. In Jesus' name, amen.”

Questions:

1. How does Jesus’ resurrection change the way you view your own healing - physically, emotionally, or spiritually?

2. In what ways does seeking forgiveness and surrendering to Jesus bring wholeness to your life?

3. How can the promise of eternal life give you hope when facing struggles or illness today?

If you prayed that prayer, please let us know! We’d love to hear from you! We have an amazing prayer team at HealingStrong that prays for each prayer request. Please email us at: prayerrequest@healingstrong.org

Matthew: Healing in His Presence was written by Cheryl Collins, who writes for HealingStrong, a non-profit organization of community groups designed to help those battling cancer and other diseases to rebuild the body, restore the soul, and refresh the spirit. We’re here to walk with you on any healing journey! Find us online at Healingstrong.org.

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About this Plan

Matthew: Healing in His Presence

Jesus healed people in many ways, and He is still bringing healing today. This 30-day plan explores His healing moments in Matthew, reminding us what they meant then and what they mean now. Whether you are walking through physical struggles, emotional pain, or spiritual battles, you are invited to draw near to Him and discover that healing may look different, but His presence and love remain the same.

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