Healing in the House

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Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | May 21 2026 | Acts 28:7-9

KEY VERSE: “And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery. Paul went in to him and prayed, and he laid his hands on him and healed him.” (Acts 28:8, NKJV)

MESSAGE:

Paul was welcomed into the home of Publius, the chief official of the island. In that home, he encountered a deeply personal need. Publius’ father was sick with fever and dysentery. Paul went in to him, prayed, laid his hands on him, and the man was healed.

This single act became a doorway for wider ministry. Soon, others on the island came, and healing spread among them. What began as a private encounter became a public witness to God’s power. A home became the setting for God’s healing work.

This reminds us that God’s work can happen in ordinary places. Homes, workplaces, and everyday environments can become centres of divine activity when believers remain available and responsive.

Paul responded to the need before him with prayer and compassionate action. His willingness positioned him as a vessel through whom God’s power touched others. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:

Be ready to serve wherever God places you. Look around with compassion, pray with faith, and respond to the needs God brings before you.

PRAYER:

Lord, make me sensitive to the needs around me. Help me to respond in obedience wherever You place me. Use my life as a vessel of Your compassion and power. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.

SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!

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DAILY word study: HEALED The Greek word for “healed” is iaomai. It means “to heal,” “to cure,” or “to restore to health.”

In Acts 28:8, Luke uses this word after Paul prays and lays hands on Publius’ father. The healing came in response to prayer and compassionate action. The word reminds us that God’s power can address real human weakness, pain, and need.

This healing also opened a wider door for ministry on Malta.

Reflect on this:

God still uses available people to bring care, prayer, and hope into places of need. Today, notice the need before you. Pray with faith. Respond with compassion.