06132026 Great Physician

Dear Missionary Lady, 

Greetings in the name of the Great Physician.

“Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases” (Psalm 103:3). God does not choose to heal all illnesses in this lifetime, as sometimes disease is what fits His purposes for us, but He does heal us over and over again. Ultimately, He will heal all disease for us when we reach our beloved Home where there will be no more pain, no more sickness, and no more death.

I can’t help but wonder if the above verse is focused more on the subject (God) than on the result (healing). The psalm is sharing all the things our great God does that no one else can do. He is the One who gives great benefits, which include healing, as well as forgiving, redeeming, blessing, renewing, showing grace and mercy, and so much more. These actions are God-things, and when we are healed, it is God who does it.

This healing is often physical, but more important is God’s spiritual healing. “And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:32). Thank God for healing each of us from our sin-sick souls and also for healing those whom God has brought through your various ministries. As with physical healing, when it comes to spiritual healing, it is God who does it.

I am home healing today after surgery yesterday. I’m thankful for God’s guidance and peace through the process and for the anticipation of improved health going forward. I’m still taking it pretty easy, and I get a two-week “vacation” from work, but I am very thankful for how much better I am feeling today over yesterday. God is good, and He takes care of us.

Love in Christ,

Peggy Holt

member at Open Door Baptist Church in Lebanon, PA