With Healing in His Wings

Feast of Trumpets - PM, Second Message During Jesus Christ's earthly ministry, He healed the sick on many occasions and gave power and authority for his disciples to do the same in His name. That ability came along with the obligation to preach the good news of the coming kingdom of God. Additionally, as referenced in Luke 10:8-13, healing was tied directly to believing the gospel message. Healing is no longer offered to the masses, but, instead, to the church, yet our faith in the gospel is not dependent on physical healings.

Lonnie Johnson is an elder serving the Springfield, Missouri, congregation of the United Church of God.