Let’s say that you are now in your nineties. Someone comes along and asks you, “Sir, you have been a Christian for a very long time. You have seen much and done much with God by your side. You have prayed all kinds of prayers too. So what would you place as top priority when you pray for people?”
I believe the apostle John was asked a similar question and his reply was, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” When the apostle John wrote 3 John, he was already a very old man and probably the only disciple of the original 12 who was still alive. It had been so long ago since he last walked alongside his beloved Lord, and witnessed His crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.
The apostle John had also leaned on the Lord’s bosom on the night of the Last Supper. And I believe that there on Jesus’ bosom, he must have felt the heartbeat of the Son of God—that loving and compassionate heartbeat which had caused Him to go about “doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil” (Acts 10:38). In fact, two-thirds of Jesus’ ministry on earth had to do with healing the sick.
And now, nearing the end of his life, and after all he had heard, seen and experienced, the apostle John prioritized, above all things, health as well as holistic prosperity. He said, “I wish above all things that you prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.” He knew the Lord’s heartbeat. He knew that the Lord wants and will always want these for His people.
Jesus had prioritized divine healing during His earthly ministry. And Jesus, who is “the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8), will do the same for you today. His heart still beats for you. He will never miss an opportunity to do good to you, to heal you of your broken body, emotional scars and weary spirit, and to bless you!
"I'M HERE TO TELL YOU" EDITOR'S NOTE
You hear people all the time say they know how important health is. They say that without your health, nothing else matters. That is kinda true and the older you get the more you feel that way. It is amazing that what Jesus did most while He was here on earth was heal people. God, our Father loves us. He sent His Son to come and pay for our redemption with His own blood. Jesus loves us. He suffered and died so we could become the very sons of God. Through Jesus everything is held together. Through Him everything was made and is maintained. Do you think Jesus, your maker wants you healthy and well maintained? Do you think He loves you enough to make and keep you healthy? I believe He can and I believe He does and will and did already. Simply believe too - trust in the Lord and be healthy.
