Healed Them All – Stepping in the Light

“And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.” Luke 6:17-19

Jesus went up into a mountain and had spent the entire night in prayer. In the morning, He chose twelve from the disciples who were following Him and called them apostles. When they came down from the mountain, a multitude had gathered there to hear Him preach, and many among them had come in hopes that they would be healed. As Jesus began healing people and casting out evil spirits, the crowd pressed close to Him. They wanted to touch Jesus because they believed that just a touch would be enough to heal them. Jesus’ power and His compassion were displayed that day as the people crowded closer to Him. The Bible tells us of times when not all of the sick people who came to hear Jesus were healed, but on this occasion we see that He healed them all. Was it because of their faith? Was it because they put forth the effort to try to get close to Jesus and touch Him? Was it because Jesus had spent the night in prayer? It seems that this is an example of how God wants us to believe that He can solve our problems and meet our needs. Are you reaching out to touch Him today?

Morning: Judges 11-12

Evening: Luke 6:1-26

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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105

If you were to find yourself walking down a path in the dark of night with only an old-fashioned lantern to light the way, you wouldn’t be able to see very far ahead. You would be able to see just enough of the pathway to know which direction to take your next step and enough of the ground to choose the best place for your feet. When it comes to our daily lives, God’s Word is a lot like that lantern. It will not show us the whole path at once, but it is exactly what we need to help us decide how to take the next step.

The Bible is our source of spiritual light, and if we consistently seek God’s direction as we read from its pages, we will always have enough light for our next step along the pathway of life. It is then that we are, in the words of an old gospel song, “stepping in the light.”

The goal of this devotional guide is to encourage you to spend time in the Word of God each day. Reading the passages listed at the bottom of the page will take you all the way through the Bible in one year. The devotional thought for each day is taken from a text within that day’s reading, so even that small daily portion of reading will take you on a journey through God’s Word. It is my prayer that this guide would help you to walk closer to the Lord and that you will find yourself taking each step in the light of His Word.