June 21, 2016

Hi Ladies, we are at the half way mark with our study! I hope this study has been a blessing to you; it has been a blessing to me to share with you. As this online blog study our first I would sincerely like your feedback: What you like, don't like, would you like to see more online/at home studies in the future. If you are not comfortable leaving your comments at the blog please e-mail me at ageedb@comcast.net Thank you.


This week we we continued to get to know our God as Jehovah-jireh "the Lord will provide" and as Jehovah-rapha "the Lord who Heals".

Day 19

Memory Verse: "And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:19

We learn today that that the word for provide "jireh" literally means "to see". Kay explains: "Our all- knowing, ever-present, eternal Father knows the end from the beginning and, thus, in His omniscience, He provides." What strikes me on this day and was a valuable lesson to me in maturity in my Christina walk is that my God, YOUR God, does not just provide and want to provide for the big thing: Salvation; but for our every day needs as well. This speaks to His desire to be in relationship with use on a daily basis.

"He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?" Romans 8:32

Day 20

Today we begin study on the name of the Lord: Jehovah-rapha "The Lord who Heals" We are challenged in today's lesson to reflect on our "ambassadorship" as children of Our Lord Jesus Christ, His representatives here on earth, the Holy Spirit dwelling in us with the healing power with in ourselves to reach out to others representing Jehovah-rapha. Healing not just the physical needs; but spiritual, emotional, daily needs and the eternal needs of the soul. Kay comments "we must search out those that need a physician and become actively involved in healing the wounds of His people."

Day 21

What does our Jehovah-jireh heal? From the story of Moses and the Israelites fleeing Egypt and crossing the Red Sea traveling to Marah we see that Jehovah-jireh provided fresh, sweet water for His people to drink. We learn that He protected His people from the diseases that He put on the Egyptians; and that He provides the healing for the physical, mind and spiritual needs.

Day 22

We delve deeper into what our Jehovah-jireh heals through study of several scriptures. My thoughts: God has the power to heal. Power over life and death; sometimes the healing comes as death. God shows mercy by taking someone home to Heaven. God can heal lands, nations. Heal sin, given by Grace, Salvation, sometimes through trial and tribulation. Cry out to God He will hear and answer. Complete and total forgiveness of sin does not mean complete and total eradication of all consequences of sin. Heals emotions; His understanding in infinite. Praise God for His blessings. He forgives sin, heals disease, He is worthy of praise. God wants every part of us in devotion: mind, body, soul. Jesus was sent as our Savior to heal us. God can heal the spirit; drive out demons. We are to witness to others God's power to heal. God sent Jesus to die for our sins on the cross so that we may be forgiven and might have salvation; eternal life.

Day 23

Healing from our sins; healing of our soul. A day to reflect on our own personal healing and salvation story; the day we accepted Jesus into our hearts as Savior, received forgiveness of our sins, the slate wiped clean, renewal! How awesome is our Jehovah-jireh!

Day 24

We are challenged again today looking at scripture we learn that health, healing and obedience to God go together. Correlation between sin and sickness of the body, mind, spirit and soul. Illness sometimes the result of personal sin, sometimes not. We studies several verses of scripture today as truth. My thoughts of reflection: David sinned and God issued punishment, pestilence on Israel, one man's sin can affect many. Miriam and Aaron sinned against God and He sent punishment in the form of Leprosy. Sin weighs us down, physically and spiritually; David's sin resulted in ill health. Sinful nations who turn from God will be punished; God will remove His protection. Illness may not be a result of sin; sometimes illness exalts God's glory. Jesus can heal if we only ask, believe and repent. God disciplines us when we sin to get our attention back to Him. Illness comes to the faithful. God will show mercy upon the sick and their faithful loved ones. God is interested in the whole person; we must take care of our physical, spiritual and mental needs in order to disciple to others. God will answer prayer for those who are ill. Church members should pray and care for one another; show compassion and forgiveness for one another.

Wow a lot to reflect on this week!

Questions for Response/Comments:

1. How is God's ability to foresee pertinent to your life?

2. Recall a time in your walk with Jehovah-jireh when He met your need; will you share it for other's encouragement?

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