23rd January 2026

Christ, The Physician

"By His wounds we are healed."

Isaiah 53:5  

Today's Bible Reading: Isaiah 53:4–6.

During His ministry, the Lord Jesus healed many people of their physical afflictions: blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52), a leper (Luke 5:12-16) and a paralytic (Matthew 9:1-8), to name a few. His care for the health of those following Him was also demonstrated in providing for their hunger by multiplying a simple meal to feed the masses (John 6:1-13). Each of these miracles reveal both the Lord's mighty power and His genuine love for people.

His greatest act of healing, however, came through His death and resurrection, as foretold by the prophet Isaiah. It is “by [Jesus’] wounds we are healed” of our worst affliction: our separation from God as a result of our sins (Isaiah 53:5). Although the Lord Jesus does not heal all our health challenges, we can trust the cure for our deepest need: the healing He brings to our relationship with God.

Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice that brings healing to my spiritual sickness. Help me to trust You in my physical challenges too. Amen.