PROMISE #187 - JULY 6

If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee. ~Exodus 15:26

This promise is at the waters of Marah, where the Israelites came to find fresh water to satisfy their thirst. When they came to a place to drink, they found bitter water. So they rose up and complained against Moses. In response to Moses’ prayer, the Lord showed him a tree to throw into the water; as soon as the tree entered the water, the water became sweet and drinkable.

Immediately after this encounter, God makes today’s promise to the Israelites. He promises them that if they will listen to Him and follow His direction, they will not suffer the diseases the Egyptians suffered. Although our situation may not always involve physical healing, our Heavenly Father longs to bring healing into each of our lives.

Whatever your affliction, whatever your sickness, God can take the bitterness of your experience and make the bitter waters sweet with one single tree, which I believe represents the cross of Christ. The Bible says Jesus was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities, and by His stripes, we are healed. We can depend on this promise...for our God is a God who can bring healing.

Prayer:

Thank you, Father, for being a God who heals us through the finished work of Christ, which was finished two thousand plus years ago when Jesus died on a cross. Lord, I pray that I would be encouraged and strengthened by this promise today to boldly come to You at every opportunity to receive mercy and grace in my time of need.

I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen.