21 DAYS TO HEALING: Day 5 – God’s Word Brings Healing
Day Five: God’s Word Brings Healing
Scripture Reading: Psalm 107:20 “He sent His word and healed them and delivered them from their destructions.”
Devotional Thought:
The Word of God is alive and powerful (Hebrews 4:12). It is not just a book of teachings but the very breath of God, carrying His authority and life. When you speak and meditate on God’s Word, it becomes a supernatural force that works within you, bringing healing and deliverance.
Psalm 107:20 reminds us that God’s Word has the power to heal and rescue us from destruction. The Bible is filled with promises of healing, and these promises are not just for a select few—they are for you. As you spend time in the Word, it penetrates your heart and renews your mind, releasing God’s life into your body, soul, and spirit.
Proverbs 4:20-22 says that God’s Word is life to those who find it and health to all their flesh. This is why it’s so important to give attention to His Word, read it, meditate on it, and speak it aloud. When you let God’s Word take root in your heart, it will produce the fruit of healing and restoration in your life.
Testimony:
A young woman diagnosed with a chronic illness felt hopeless as she faced years of unanswered questions and treatments that didn’t work. One day, a close friend invited her to a Bible study that focused on God’s promises of healing. During that study, she was introduced to scriptures like Psalm 107:20 and Proverbs 4:20-22. For the first time, she began to see the Word of God as a personal promise rather than abstract encouragement.
“He sent His word and healed them and delivered them from their destructions.” – Psalm 107:20
“My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart; for they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh.” – Proverbs 4:20-22
She decided to take action. Every morning, she would wake up and read healing scriptures out loud, imagining God’s Word flowing into her body like medicine. At night, she would spend time journaling what the Holy Spirit was teaching her about God’s faithfulness. Despite no immediate physical changes, her heart was filled with peace and renewed faith.
Months later, she began noticing improvements. Tasks that once drained her energy became manageable. Her doctor confirmed that her condition had stabilized, and over the next year, she experienced a complete healing. Now, she uses her story to teach others the importance of filling their minds and hearts with God’s Word, saying, “God’s Word truly is life—it healed me inside and out.”
Prayer:
Father God, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude for the power of Your Word. Thank You for sending Your Word to heal and deliver me from every form of destruction. I declare that Your promises are true, and I align my faith with what You have spoken. Your Word is life and health to my body, mind, and spirit, and I receive it in full measure.
Holy Spirit, I ask You to illuminate the scriptures to me, making them alive and personal. Strengthen me to stand firm on the promises of God, even when circumstances seem unchanged. Help me to trust in Your timing and to rest in Your faithfulness. Teach me to meditate on the Word daily, allowing it to transform my thoughts, renew my hope, and bring restoration to every part of my being.
Lord, I surrender all areas of my life that need healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—into Your hands. I invite Your healing power to flow through me, breaking chains of sickness, pain, and fear. Let Your Word uproot anything in my life that doesn’t align with Your truth and replace it with Your peace, joy, and health.
I thank You, Father, for the complete work of healing You are doing in me. I trust You, and I praise You for the victory that is already mine through Jesus Christ.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Action Step:
Find three scriptures about healing that resonate with your heart. Write them down and carry them with you. Take a few moments throughout the day to read them, meditate on them, and speak them aloud. Let God’s Word work within you.
Encouragement:
Please take time to email Pastor Tim with your testimonies to drlamb@me.com. Your story of healing could encourage others in their journey of faith.
