JESUS HEALS A SICK BOY

John 4:43-53

Aliu was 18 months old when he fell sick. Suddenly he became weak in his legs and could not walk again. His mother was very sad, she tried all she could but there was no relief for Aliu. Then she was advised to take him to the teaching hospital. At the hospital, the doctor examined Aliu and found that there was no bone in his left leg. Medical science could not solve the problem because the leg is all flesh. Aliu’s mother wept bitterly. One day, her brother came across the publicity about the great miracle crusade organized by Deeper Life Bible Church. She was encouraged to take Aliu to the stadium where the crusade took place. During the prayer of the man of God, Aliu felt a sensation in his left leg and in a flash he threw away his walking stick and started walking and jumping and praising God. That was how a boneless leg got new bones from the Lord.

God is still doing wonders in the lives of people today, He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Whatever be the sickness in your life, Jesus will heal you and you will be whole. The message is in three parts:-

1.   THE ORIGIN OF SICKNESS: Genesis 3:1-7, John 5:14

Sicknesses and diseases came upon the human race as a result of sin. As soon as Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they lost the perfect nature that God has given them. Therefore, man is opened to all forms of affliction from Satan. The original plan of God was for us to be healthy all the days of our lives. However, Satan who is the originator of bad things deceived man to commit sin and then he lost his healthy state.

If you are a sinner, you are spiritually sick. You need to repent and turn from your bad ways. Ask Jesus for forgiveness and cleansing so as to be free from sin and sickness.

2.   THE HEALING OF A SICK BOY: John 4:43-53

The boy in our Bible passage was very sick almost at the point of death. When the father heard that Jesus was around in their community, he wasted no time in going to seek for the Lord. He believed that when Jesus speaks to his boy, he will be made whole. Jesus told him to go because his son has been made whole already. The man believed the word of Christ, went back home and met his son perfectly well. The man did not doubt Christ, he believed and his son was healed. Jesus is a loving and compassionate saviour. He is always moved when He meets with those that are suffering. Are you sick or is anyone sick in your family. Pray in faith and you will receive quick answers.

3.   JESUS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER: Hebrews 13:8

During His earthly ministry, Jesus went about doing good, healing the sick, setting captives free, delivering the oppressed and giving hope to the hopeless. There is nothing too hard for Him. To receive healing and total deliverance from sickness, you must pray in faith. It is very important to trust His promises in the word of God. There is nothing too hard for Him. As He heals in the Bible days, so He is healing today. You ought not to be sick. Jesus has paid the price for our healing. Believe God for your healing; pray also for people around you who are sick. Jesus will hear and heal you now. Take time to pray.

QUESTIONS:-

1.          …………......... brought sickness into the life of man.

2.          The father of the boy in our Bible passage believed the word of Jesus and his son was healed Yes/No.

3.          What should (a) sinner (b) a friend of Jesus do to receive total healing and deliverance from sickness?

4.          Jesus is the same ………………………., ………………… and ……………………………..