Would you like to know an important biblical key to divine health? It is found in today’s verse, which comes right after God says, “I am the Lord who heals you.” He said this to His people after He brought them out of Egypt (see Exodus 15:26).
The wells of water and palm trees speak of refreshment. They paint a picture of an oasis in the desert. The Israelites rested and were refreshed there. But why the numbers 12 and 70?
There are no insignificant details in the Bible. The 12 wells of water and 70 palm trees represent anointed ministries that refresh you with God’s Word. So if you want to know Jesus as the Lord who heals you, sit under anointed preaching of God’s Word because when His Word goes forth, it will heal you. His Word is medicine to all your flesh (see Proverbs 4:22)!
How did I make that connection? Let the Bible interpret the Bible. Matthew 10:1 says that when Jesus had “called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease.” He sent out the 12 and said to them, “And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons...” (Matthew 10:7–8).
Then, in Luke 10:1, the Lord “appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go.” He also said to the 70, “And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you’” (Luke 10:9).
In other words, Jesus anointed the 12 and then the 70 disciples to preach God’s Word and heal the sick. Today, if you want refreshment, if you want health and healing, don’t sit under ministries that tell you that God doesn’t always want to heal and that He sometimes gives you diseases to teach you lessons. Instead, sit under anointed ministries that preach the good news and practice healing the sick. My friend, that is how you can begin to walk in divine health!
"I'M HERE TO TELL YOU" EDITOR'S NOTES
To be healthy or to get healthy, most people rely upon the ways of the world. Diet, exercise, preventive health plans, doctors and so much more. The question is: Where does health come from? Health comes from God. Yes, He is in complete control of everything - including your health. Does God want you to suffer with poor health? Don't be silly. God loves you and wants the best for you. God shows His love to us in so many ways and for so many days. How do we show our appreciation, our love for Him? Trust. When we trust in Him and His ways and His timing and His healing and His provision and power, He likes that. When you trust in Him, you show Him that you believe in Him and in His power and providence. Today, whatever you are dealing with, whatever pain and sorrow you are experiencing, simply turn to God. He knows what you are facing. He's in control of all His creation. He wants you to acknowledge that. Acknowledge His ways and believe that your deliverance through His power has already been furnished, just not yet manifested. There is literally nothing for you to do other than to trust in Him. Today, pray to your loving heavenly Father and thank Him that He loves you enough to care for you and give you whatever you need.
