"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE WHO ARE TROUBLED"

"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE WHO ARE TROUBLED"

From the NKJV
Luke 6:18 as well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed.
Luke 6:19 And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all.

From the Amplified Version.
Luke 6:18 Even those who were disturbed and troubled with unclean spirits, and they were being healed also.
Luke 6:19 And all the multitude were seeking to touch Him, for healing power was all the while going forth from Him and curing them all saving them from severe illnesses or calamities.

Some explanatory thoughts and application:

1. Jesus was at this point in Luke 6, not only teaching the Word, but He was healing many, many people.

2. Please notice who he was healing and what is said about them. Some were "tormented with unclean spirit's" This is of course a reference to demons, working under the leadership of their leader, Satan, the lying, murdering thief.

3. But, Jesus healed these people. And, that's because, Jesus is greater in every way from our adversary the devil.

4. The Amplified version uses the word "disturbed and troubled with unclean spirits.

5. People wanted to touch Christ, because power was constantly flowing out of Him, and He was curing people and saving them from severe illnesses or calamities.

6. Jesus does not always heal us of physical problems, (though He could if He chose to), but, He sure does heal us and help us with the rest of our troubles. Here are a few verses that speak to that issue, of His healing and helping us.
The word delivered in the following verses, means, to recover, to rid, to escape, to rescue, take out. This is what the Lord will do for the troubled.

7. Ps 118:13* You did your best to kill me, O my enemy, but the LORD helped me. NLT
Ps 18:17 He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, For they were too strong for me.
Ps 18:19 He also brought me out into a broad place; He delivered me because He delighted in me.
Ps 18:43 You have delivered me from the strivings of the people; You have made me the head of the nations; A people I have not known shall serve me.
Ps 18:48* He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me; You have delivered me from the violent man.
Ps 34:4* I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.
Ps 54:7* For He has delivered me out of all trouble; And my eye has seen its desire upon my enemies.

A prayer:
Father, as the above verses teach us, You are the deliverer, You are our deliverer. We thank You for rescuing us, and helping us in our times of being troubled. thank You for your care and attention to us and to our needs. In Jesus name, amen.

Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia