1 Petero 5 - MB & CEVUS06

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Healing, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, is something everyone seeks at some point in life. In times of suffering, pain, or brokenness, the Bible offers comfort, hope, and promises of restoration. God is described as the Great Healer who mends our wounds and brings wholeness to every aspect of our lives. Scripture reminds us of God’s ability to restore not just the body, but also the heart, soul, and mind.

Here are seven Bible verses that speak to God’s healing power and offer encouragement for those in need of restoration.

1. Jeremiah 30:17
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.”

God’s promise in this verse is one of restoration. No matter how deep the wound or how severe the brokenness, God assures His people that He will bring healing. This verse serves as a reminder that nothing is too far gone for God to repair. His desire is to bring health and wholeness to His children, both physically and spiritually.

2. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

While physical healing is important, God also tends to the brokenness in our hearts. When we feel crushed by life’s circumstances or overwhelmed by grief, He is near, offering comfort and healing. He binds up the wounds that no one else can see, restoring our inner peace.

3. James 5:14-15
“Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.”

God invites His people to seek healing through prayer and the support of the community of believers. The act of calling on others to pray in faith demonstrates a trust in God’s ability to heal. This scripture reassures us that God hears and responds to prayers offered in faith.

4. Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”

Through Christ’s suffering and death, spiritual healing is made possible for all. His wounds bring us salvation, and in that salvation, we find the ultimate healing for our souls. This verse serves as a reminder of the eternal healing that comes through Christ’s sacrifice.

5. Exodus 15:26
“He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.'”

God reveals Himself as “Jehovah Rapha,” meaning “the Lord who heals.” This verse underscores God’s power and desire to bring healing to His people. It is a reminder that God not only heals, but He also protects and preserves His people when they walk in obedience to His word.

6. Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

True healing is found in coming to Him. When life’s burdens become overwhelming, Jesus offers rest and restoration for the soul. His gentleness and compassion bring peace and relief to those who are weary, making Him the source of ultimate healing for our emotional and spiritual struggles.

7. 1 Peter 2:24
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”

Through Jesus’s death and resurrection, we are offered new life, free from the bondage of sin. The healing referred to here is both spiritual and physical, pointing to the completeness of the restoration that Jesus offers.

Conclusion

Healing is a multifaceted process that touches every aspect of our being—our bodies, minds, hearts, and spirits. These verses remind us of God’s deep care and His promise to heal us in every way. Whether we are seeking relief from physical illness, emotional pain, or spiritual brokenness, the Bible assures us that God is the Great Healer, and His power is available to those who seek Him.

Lidri Lu ro Lekyena

1 Ma, andivo maro orivoya 'di'desi yi, ma taayo 'di'desii känisa ro ami lako ri. Ma orivoya tazevoedre'ba rueza Kristo ro ro, ago mala'dona 'desi se oyebe ka'dane ana 'da. Ma taayo ämiri 2 a'done lekye'bai gboko se Lu kozobe ämiri ro ago mindrevona ya cini si, oso Lu kole ami be oyene ronye, ago ko ya ŋgyi'diŋgyi'di rosi. Mìye losi amiro, ko gialo toto ta päläti rota, oko ya ŋgye ruindu rosi. 3 Nyòjo ko ànya se a'babe taoti amiro zele ono mirine, oko nyà'do taka'daro ro gboko ri. 4 Ago ondro Lekye'ba 'Desi kaka'darute oko, nyùsuna tagyia liŋgyiekye 'da se läguna kye kote alona.

5 Kpa oso inye ami agoànji beṛo andivo amiro logone vuru 'di'desi zele. Ago vo amiro cini beṛo tokyeako osone ami lomvo, ruindune azi ri; tana taegyi ka ata ekye: “Lu ka ogbo driuŋgyi'bai be, oko nda ka tai'dwero ka'da driuŋgyiako'bai ri.” 6 Nyòlogo andivo amiro vuru drí mbaraekye Lu ro zele, tana nda keŋga ami robe kuru tu kado modo ndaro rosi. 7 Nyè'be milo'be cini amiro tana nda rigye, tana nda ka ta amiro otina ni.

8 Nyà'do nja, vookwa be! Kyila'baazi amiro, Kicu'ba, ka voonde oso ibi kabe ugu liyi vouṛi be 'diaza onyane ronye. 9 Nyà'do ŋgyiri taoma amiro ya ago nyògbo nda be, tana mìni ndi anjioko taoma'bai azi amiro 'bädri cini yasi ka ugu oyi rueza gi nonye ono yasi. 10 Oko 'do vosi ondro nyèzarute fere oko, Lu tai'dwe cini ro, se kabe ami uzi 'desi äduako ndaro la'done rumora Kristo be si, nda andivona o'bana ami 'da ŋgye, ago ozona a'do ŋgyiri, mbara ndi edrevo ŋgye be 'da ämiri. 11 Mbara ka'do ndäri äduako! Amen.

Mede Äduro

12 Megyi taegyi fereŋwa ono ämiri ŋgaopa Sila, se musu nda be ädrupi ŋgye Kristo'ba ro ono rosi. Male agoago ozone ämiri ago ma tazevoedre anjioko ono orivoya taŋgye tai'dwero Lu ro ro. Nyèdre ŋgyiri kigye.

13 Känisa endreŋwaazi amiro Babelona ya, se anji kpate Lu si, ye mede ämiri, ago ŋgwa maro Marako kpa inye. 14 Mìye mede azi ri 'dinjunju ŋgalu Kristo'ba rosi.

Taliatokpe ka'do ami se cini Kristo ya ri.

Helping Christian Leaders

1 Church leaders, I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us.

2 Just as shepherds watch over their sheep, you must watch over everyone God has placed in your care. Do it willingly in order to please God, and not simply because you think you must. Let it be something you want to do, instead of something you do merely to make money. 3 Don't be bossy to those people who are in your care, but set an example for them. 4 Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory.

5 All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say,

“God opposes proud people,

but he helps everyone

who is humble.”

6 Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honor you when the time comes. 7 God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.

8 Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack. 9 But you must resist the devil and stay strong in your faith. You know that all over the world the Lord's followers are suffering just as you are. 10 But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm. 11 God will be in control forever! Amen.

Final Greetings

12 Silvanus helped me write this short letter, and I consider him a faithful follower of the Lord. I wanted to encourage you and tell you how kind God really is, so you will keep on having faith in him.

13 Greetings from the Lord's followers in Babylon. They are God's chosen ones.

Mark, who is like a son to me, sends his greetings too.

14 Give each other a warm greeting. I pray that God will give peace to everyone who belongs to Christ.