Healing Power in Jesus' Name

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Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | June 1 2025 | Acts 9:32-35

KEY VERSE: “Aeneas, Peter said to him, ‘Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat.’ Immediately Aeneas got up." Acts 9:34 (NIV)

MESSAGE:

The healing of Aeneas through Peter demonstrated the ongoing power of Jesus’ name. This miracle not only restored Aeneas physically but also became a testimony to the surrounding communities, leading many to faith. The power of Christ was still at work, even though He was no longer physically present on earth.

In our lives, God still works miracles—sometimes in dramatic ways, such as physical healing, and sometimes in quieter ways, like restoring broken relationships or bringing peace under challenging situations. These acts of grace remind us of His love and draw others to Him.

Reflect on God’s power to heal and restore.

The power of God is still available today to heal and to work miracles in our lives. Remember it is in Jesus’ name, and not in any other name. You must believe in that name for it to work out your healing and miracle. He gives authority to those who believe in His name.

FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:

Reflect on these questions;

1. Do you believe in the name of Jesus?

2. Do you have a meaningful fellowship with Him?

3. Do you desire healing or a miracle?

If you answered YES to the first two questions, then boldly trust Him for your healing or breakthrough. But even if your answer is NO, or your walk with Him feels distant, know this: many have encountered God’s healing and miracles before they fully knew Him. Those encounters often opened the door to a relationship. Think of Naaman (2 Kings 5) and the man born blind (John 9). God usually uses healing to draw hearts into intimacy with Him. Wherever you are on the journey, Jesus is calling. Start walking with Him—and watch what He will do.

PRAYER:

Lord, I believe in Your power to heal and make all things new. Use my life as a testimony of Your love and bring others to faith through Your work in me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.

SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!

The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 152: 1 Samuel 14 - Jonathan’s Bold Victory

DAILY word study: HEALS

The Greek word for “heals” in Acts 9:34 is iaomai, which means “to cure,” “to make whole,” or “to restore to health.”

In Scripture, iaomai often refers to more than physical healing. It speaks of divine restoration that touches the body, soul, and spirit. Peter didn’t say, “I heal you.” He said, “Jesus Christ heals you.” That matters. The name of Jesus is the source. Healing points to the presence of the kingdom and invites people into faith.

Reflection:

What needs to be made whole in your life? Jesus still heals today, not by ritual, but by His name.