Devotion:
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Read Acts 5:14-16.
As Luke tells the story of the mighty acts of God through his church, he wants to make sure that we understand the ongoing work and ministry of God’s people. The ministry of Jesus through his churches goes on. One way that Luke highlights this continuing work is in the ministry of healing. Just as Jesus was known as a healer, the apostles became known for their work in healing. And many people who were sick and tormented by spirits were healed.
While we may not be living in a time when an apostle’s very shadow brings healing, we do live in a time when we are still called to bring people who are ill and troubled before the church for prayer, specifically prayer for healing. The apostles did not heal. They were participants of healing by the power and in the name of Jesus.
While many people brought their loved ones to the apostles for healing, it is noted that some people did not join the believers who met together. Let us not be people who do not dare to join but let us instead be drawn even deeper to the church that continues to proclaim the message and ministry of healing in the name of Christ, our Savior.
Personal Worship Option:
Dear God of healing, today we remember not just ourselves but also the people we know who are in need. May we be your agents of prayer and healing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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