The Ministry of Healing Page 1-42

One of the books I am reading, which is quickly becoming my favorite is The Ministry of Healing. If you are a Christian, no matter what denomination, if you believe in Jesus, get this book. I especially recommend this for those going into the health field. You see more how Jesus valued health in all forms while also how we can help each other be healthier with lifestyle. Most of the conditions we see in patients today are due to lifestyle choices, and if as (future) healthcare providers could understand more about keeping the body clean and stable, then we could more accurately and less hypocritically aid a patient in doing the same thing. You can acquire yourself a copy Here for about $2-5 and be blessed by the beauty in that book. I decided to share some of my thoughts to a portion of the book here below. Enjoy and God bless.

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            What I truly appreciated about the reading was the sheer and beautiful focus that it had on Jesus. His ministry here on Earth was so pure and powerful and I enjoyed immensely how Ellen White described the way that He interacted with those around Him. His attention to the poor and to those that may not have the most or the brightest attention thrust upon them were to Him as precious as anyone else, and when I read the excerpt, all I could truly see was that Jesus knew how to love other people. That is such an incredible fact. In addition, His manner was one that drew others to Him. White says, in page 23, “His instruction was so direct, His illustrations were so appropriate, His words so sympathetic and cheerful, that His Hearers were charmed.” Is that not how we should be drawing people as well – in being joyful, sympathetic, full of love, and confident in what our Father has promised that we draw all men to Jesus? Since it is in fact His light that should be shining through us, I think that would make perfect sense.

            One other thing that I found so essential that we can learn from Jesus is the communion that He had with His Father. White describes how even though He knew that people needed to be ministered, He did not neglect that necessary and desired time with God the Father. Amidst school and the hustle and bustle of life, it seems extremely important to never lose sight of the fact that we need to keep prayer with God consistent. This is something that I struggle with because I’m always running around, but Jesus was so much more busier and more popular that I am yet He found it prayer important. I enjoyed the reading.