Here in chapter 9 we see the power of the Lord Jesus to heal both body and soul of the people He came into contact with.
Examples of the body are found, in curing the palsy (verses 2-8); raising to life the ruler's daughter, and healing the bloody issue (verses 18-26); giving sight to two blind men (verses 27-31); casting the devil out of one possessed (verses 32-34); and healing all manner of sickness, verse 35.
To the souls of people; in forgiving sins (verse 2); calling Matthew, and conversing freely with publicans and sinners (verses 9-13); considering the frame of his disciples, with reference to the duty of fasting (verses 14-17); preaching the gospel, and, in compassion to the multitude, providing preachers for them, verses 35-38.
His healing power of both body and soul still exist today, just not in the way it was when He walked this earth. But one day, when He returns to rule and reign, all will be right and all will be healed.
The Truth
“And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4)
