Jehovah Rapha Our Healer
Backgrounder to Exodus 13-15: . Delivering the people from Egyptian bondage is only the first step in God’s plan to bring the Israelites to the Promised Land of Canaan. Many obstacles lies ahead. Trapped between the Red Sea & the rapidly approaching chariots of Egypt, the people cry out in desperation & God answers in miraculous fashion. And as they proceed on arid land and as resources run out, God supplies.
Lord, You Heal & Give Strength: . Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back… and the waters were divided (Exo 14:21) Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song: The Lord is my strength and He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him (Ex 15:1-2) Moses cried to the Lord for help & the Lord showed him a branch. Moses took the branch and threw it into the water. This made the water good to drink. It was there at Marah that the Lord test their faithfulness to him: if u will obey his commands, then I’ll not make you suffer the diseases I sent on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord Who Heals (Exo 15:25-26) Amen.
Lord, You give everyone Strength for their life, including Moses in the deliverance of Your people. Grateful You not only allow trials in line with Your purpose but also give promise and strength so that we can persevere through the trial. Apostle Paul exhorts in Phil 4:13 we can do all things through Christ who Strengthens us. Grant us Lord timely recall of Your power so that we’ll persevere doing Yr Will. Amen
Lord, In any difficult circumstance, I shall not be dismayed, for You are my God. You will Strengthen me, You will help me, You will uphold me with Your righteous right hand. I pray in agreement with King David in Ps 28: The Lord is my Strength and shield; my heart trusts in Him. And I pray in agreement with Moses The LORD indeed is my Strength and I will praise Him for He will become my salvation. Amen.
Lord, you can remove sickness, reverse disease & bring healing. We may look to physicians and medicine to heal us but You have the final say. We praise You for Your power & willingness to heal. Lord, heal our heart of doubt or bitterness and heal our body where sickness has crept in. Remind us to care for our body that You’ve given us to enjoy life. We praise U that You’re our Healer! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.