OUR COMPASSIONATE PHYSICIAN

"And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people."

Matthew 4:23
King James Version

Rev. William Hunter wrote one of my very favorite hymns. The beautiful inspiring heart touching hymn "The Great Physician". The words in this hymn are a healing balm to our weary battle scarred heart.

"The great Physician now is near, the sympathizing Jesus; He speaks the drooping heart to cheer, oh! hear the voice of Jesus. Sweetest note in seraph song, sweetest name on mortal tongue; sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus."

Someone said some very harsh and cruel words to me the other day. I wanted to say something back to this person that would hurt him but I started praying and asked God to help me keep my big mouth shut and He did help me.

After this person left, I cried. I have shed a few tears over the years but this person broke my heart and I cried for a long time when I was alone. Our family and friends can comfort and encourage us but only Jesus can heal a broken heart.

Is it any wonder that I love Jesus so much? He loved me when I was so unlovely. He allowed them to beat Him beyond recognition, spit on Him, curse Him, mock Him and crucify Him on the cross for something He had not done.

If you are hurting today, tell Jesus. He is waiting for you to come to Him with His arms open wide. For those of you who think nobody loves you like I believed nobody loved me for over forty years, I submit to you on the authority of the Bible that Jesus does love you and He always will love you.

Thank You, Jesus, for the day You came to me as I was lying under a bed in a hospital where I had crawled because I was afraid of everyone. I love You so much and I long for the day when I will see You face to face.

Joanne Lowe
February 19, 2022