“他的名声传遍了叙利亚全地，人们就把一切患病的，就是患各种疾病、疼痛、鬼附、癫痫、瘫痪的，都带到他面前，他就医好他们。”
马太福音 4:24
“The news about Him spread throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all who were ill, those suffering with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them.”
Matthew 4:24
As Jesus healed those who came to Him (Matthew 4:23–24), He lifted their eyes beyond the need for urgent physical and material care. With His Sermon on the Mount He offered more than a medical miracle (5:1–12). Seven times Jesus described attitudes of mind and heart that reflect a well-being that begins with a new vision and promise of spiritual well-being (vv. 3–9). Two more times he called blessed those who experience relentless persecution and find their hope and home in Him (vv. 10–12).
How aware are we of our need for a well-being that is greater than our urgent need for physical and material relief?
Father in heaven,
it’s so hard to see beyond our pain.
Please let us sense Your mercy in this moment.
Lift our eyes beyond ourselves.
The Great Physician looks deep into our hearts and heals not just our bodies but our souls as well.
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