EMOTIONAL MEDICINE

"The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;"

Isaiah 61:1
King James Version

It is not enough to take people to the doctor when they are sick, we must also take them to Jesus, the great Physician.

William Hunter wrote a beautiful inspiring and heart touching hymn about our precious Saviour. The name of this hymn that brings tears of happiness to me is "The Great Physician".

"The great Physician now is near, the sympathizing Jesus; He speaks the drooping heart to cheer, oh! hear the voice of Jesus."

Jesus hasn't been here for over two thousand years and we need to hug people for Him.
If it makes you uncomfortable to hug someone, hug them with your words. Tell them that Jesus loves them and then prove to them that Jesus loves them by your kind and loving words and actions.

Over twenty years ago when I lived in Texas, God called me to the mission field on a beautiful Sunday morning. When the invitation was given at the end of the sermon, I walked down the aisle and told the pastor that God had called me to the mission field.

My pastor took my hand and prayed a beautiful prayer for me and said "Don't wait until God tells you what He wants you to do, start telling others that Jesus loves them."

What a privilege it is to serve the One Who loves me so much that He died for me. I don't understand why He loves me so much because I was not a nice person before He saved me but I know He loves me and He loves me unconditionally just as He loves you.

Thank You, Jesus, for loving us when we do things and say things that hurt others and also hurt You. I love You, my precious Saviour.

Joanne Lowe
May 21, 2021