I Am Healed

Welcome to another "I am healed Monday." Today we view the cross as the instrument that provided our healing favor. The question we need to ask ourselves is was the suffering of our savior enough to provide healing for the things that make us ill? I bring you a phrase from Isaiah 53:5 "the chastisement of our peace was upon Him;" That means the correction, chastening or discipline that was necessary to secure our peace was handled by Christ. He did what was necessary to correct our off balance, out of kilter, non-favored lives. He received punishment in our place. Now we have peace (shalom) with God. That powerful word describes our covenant state with God through Christ. It includes completeness, wholeness, soundness, welfare, health, tranquility, prosperity, safety and contentment. Jesus Christ is our peace. Why would we just expect forgiveness from our sins when Jesus has suffered to bring us absolute soundness in every phase of life? Just like faith in his work secures our forgiveness, we must live in faith to experience our wholeness. Have a great day living in the expectation of wellness!