Today's Good News

05/05          Matthew 8:16-17 TRUST IN HIM

“When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Him, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.'”

  1. Jesus’ healing ministry fulfilled Old Testament prophecy.
  2. Healing is part of Christ’s redemptive work.
  3. Deliverance and healing are interconnected in Jesus’ ministry.
  4. Jesus heals all who come to Him in faith.
  5. The authority of Jesus’ word is sufficient for healing.

TRUST IN HIM

 
The evening fell, yet the crowds still came,
The broken, the burdened, the lost,
And with a word, the sickness fled,
With a touch, the chains fell away,
For Jesus bore their pain.

 
He carried the sorrow of the afflicted,
Took upon Himself the weight of sin,
What was written came to pass,
That He would take our infirmities,
And bear our diseases.

 
Not one was turned away,
Not one left without hope,
For His mercy knows no boundary,
And His love has no limit,
To all who come in faith.

 
Even now, His power remains,
His hands still reach the weary,
His word still speaks to the broken,
And those who trust in Him,
Will find healing in His name.

05/04          Jeremiah 17:14 – HEALING IS IN YOUR HAND

“Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are the one I praise.”

  1. True healing and salvation come from God alone.
  2. Faith and praise are connected to the manifestation of healing.
  3. God’s healing is both a physical and spiritual transformation.
  4. Trust in God’s healing power brings security.
  5. Declaring God’s promises strengthens faith for healing.

HEALING IN YOUR HAND

 
Heal me, O Lord, and I am healed,
For there is no cure apart from You,
No wisdom beyond Your command,
No hope apart from Your mercy,
No peace outside Your embrace.

 
You are the One who saves,
Who lifts the broken from the dust,
Who turns mourning into dancing,
Who restores what time has stolen,
Who speaks life into weary souls.

 
My heart clings to Your promise,
My lips declare Your name,
For even in the shadow of doubt,
Your word stands unshaken,
And Your power remains.

 
So I lift my voice in praise,
Even before the healing comes,
For I know You are faithful,
And my healing is in Your hands,
Both now and forevermore.

05/03          Isaiah 53:5 – HEALING

“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.”

  1. Healing was provided through Christ’s suffering and sacrifice.
  2. This healing extends to both the body and soul, offering restoration.
  3. The atonement includes both salvation and physical healing.
  4. Jesus bore our pain so that we could walk in freedom.
  5. Faith in Christ’s finished work releases healing into our lives.

HEALING COMPLETE

 
A man stood silent before His accusers,
Bearing wounds not His own,
Upon His back lay our sorrow,
Upon His shoulders, our shame,
Upon His body, our healing.

 
Each stripe was a mark of love,
Each wound a cry for redemption,
He was crushed, yet we were lifted,
He was broken, yet we were restored,
He was pierced, yet we were healed.

 
The weight of sin was laid upon Him,
The punishment that brought us peace,
Through suffering, He secured salvation,
Through sorrow, He gave us joy,
Through death, He gave us life.

 
By His wounds, we are made whole,
By His love, we are drawn near,
No sickness stands against His power,
No pain is beyond His reach,
For in Christ, healing is complete

05/02          Psalm 103:2-3 PRAISE

“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”

  1. God’s healing is comprehensive—He heals both spiritually and physically.
  2. Forgiveness of sin is often linked with divine healing.
  3. God’s healing is a benefit we should remember and claim.
  4. Healing is a testimony of God’s mercy and love.
  5. Worship and gratitude are responses to receiving God’s healing.

PRAISE


Let my soul not forget His mercy,
For His goodness stretches beyond the skies,
He has taken my sins and thrown them away,
And with gentle hands,
He restores what was broken.

 
Sickness bows before His command,
The weary find new strength in Him,
His words breathe life into our bones,
And every wound is touched with grace,
For the Lord is faithful.

 
His healing flows from His love,
It is not earned nor taken by force,
It is given by the One who forgives,
Who redeems and restores,
And binds up the wounds of the soul.

 
So praise Him with unshaken joy,
Lift up hands in gratitude,
For He is the Lord who heals,
And His mercy never fades,
He reigns with compassion forever.

05/01          Exodus 15:26 THE VOICE

“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.’”

  1. Obedience to God aligns us with His protection and healing.
  2. God reveals Himself as Jehovah Rapha, “The Lord Who Heals.”
  3. God’s healing is connected to keeping His commandments.
  4. Divine healing is an expression of God’s covenant with His people.
  5. Healing is not only physical but also spiritual restoration.

THE VOICE

The voice of the Lord calls His people,
To walk in the ways He has shown,
To listen and trust in His wisdom,
To follow His words with reverence,
And dwell beneath His hand of mercy.

 
Diseases may come upon the earth,
But His hand shields the obedient,
His covenant is wrapped in healing,
For He is Jehovah Rapha,
The God who restores and makes whole.

 
Healing is more than the body’s relief,
It is the mending of a weary soul,
A cleansing from the weight of sin,
A renewal in the presence of the Lord,
A life made whole in His grace.

 
So come before the Healer’s throne,
With faith that trusts in His ways,
With hearts inclined to obedience,
With eyes fixed upon His promises,
And receive the wholeness He gives.

04/30           Colossians 3:16

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”

Key Points:

  1. God’s Word Must Fill Our Lives – Growth happens when we immerse ourselves in Scripture (Psalm 119:11).
  2. Teaching and Encouraging Others is Essential – Growth is not just personal; it’s communal (Hebrews 10:24-25).
  3. Worship is a Response to Spiritual Growth – A heart filled with the Word overflows in praise (Ephesians 5:19).
  4. Gratitude Strengthens Our Faith – A thankful heart keeps us anchored in Christ (Philippians 4:6-7).

LET THE WORD


Your words are more than passing breath,
They fill the soul, they shape the mind,
They lead my feet, they light the path,
A truth that never fades.


Let wisdom grow, let voices rise,
Let hearts be taught in love,
Not for knowledge, not for gain,
But to walk as You have called.


Songs of mercy, songs of grace,
A melody of truth and life,
For every voice, for every heart,
A song of who You are.


In gratitude, my soul remains,
In worship, let my life be known,
Not in silence, not in fear,
But in the fullness of Your word.


Let Your word dwell deep inside,
Let it shape my heart and mind,
With wisdom, truth, and songs of joy,
I will walk in all You are.

04/29           Galatians 2:20

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Key Points:

  1. Spiritual Growth Requires Surrender – We must die to ourselves to live for Christ (Luke 9:23).
  2. Our Identity is Found in Christ – The old self is gone, and we are made new (2 Corinthians 5:17).
  3. Faith is the Foundation of Our New Life – We live by trusting Christ completely (Romans 1:17).
  4. Christ’s Love is the Source of Our Transformation – His sacrifice makes true growth possible (John 15:13).

CHRIST IN ME


No longer bound to what I was,
No longer tied to fleeting things,
For I am held by greater love,
And shaped by hands unseen.


Not by strength, not by will,
But by the life You gave for me,
A love that crushed the weight of sin,
And called me to arise.


I stand not on what I have done,
But on the mercy of the King,
No longer mine, no longer lost,
But found within His grace.


Each day I walk, no fear remains,
For He who lives now walks in me,
And every breath, and every step,
Is led by faith alone.


I have died, yet I live,
Not in me, but Christ in me,
No turning back, no fading love,
For I am His, and He is mine.

04/28           2 Tim. 3:16-17

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

Key Points:

  1. Scripture is the Foundation for Growth – It is the source of truth (Psalm 119:11).
  2. God’s Word Equips Us for Life – It trains and prepares us (Joshua 1:8).
  3. Correction is Necessary for Maturity – Growth comes through discipline (Hebrews 12:11).
  4. Being Complete Means Being Equipped – We are shaped for every good work (Titus 2:11-12).

SHAPE ME


Your words are light upon my path,
A fire that burns, yet does not fade,
A voice that shapes, a truth that stands,
Unshaken through the years.


You teach, You mold, You call me near,
Not just to hear but to obey,
Not just to know but to be changed,
To walk the way You lead.


Not by reason, not by sight,
But by the Word that never fails,
A lamp that guides, a sword that cuts,
A voice that leads me home.


Equip my hands, prepare my heart,
To stand in truth, to walk in love,
To live not just for passing things,
But for the work You’ve planned.


Shape my heart, teach my soul,
Let Your word refine my way,
Not for pride, not for gain,
But to walk in all You are.

04/27           James 1:2-4

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”

Key Points:

  1. Trials Are Not Obstacles but Opportunities – They build endurance (Romans 5:3-4).
  2. Joy is Found in Growth, Not Ease – True joy comes through trusting God’s plan (Philippians 4:4).
  3. Steadfastness Leads to Maturity – Perseverance develops faith (Hebrews 10:36).
  4. Spiritual Growth Requires Trust in the Process – God is refining us through every season (1 Peter 1:7).

COUNT


The fire refines, the storm remains,
Yet in the midst, my heart holds fast,
For in the testing, faith is formed,
And I am shaped by grace.


Not in comfort, not in ease,
But in the trials, I am made,
Each step endured, each path unknown,
Leads me to something more.


Not by sight, not by fear,
But by the joy of knowing You,
For what is lost is never wasted,
And what is hard is never vain.


Let patience do its perfect work,
Let faith be steady, firm, and strong,
For in the pressing, I am changed,
And made to stand in light.


Let the trials build my faith,
Let the fire shape my soul,
Not for sorrow, not for fear,
But to grow in all You are.

04/26           Ephesians 4:15

“Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.”

Key Points:

  1. Growth is Centered in Christ – He is our ultimate goal (Colossians 1:18).
  2. Truth and Love Must Work Together – Love without truth misleads; truth without love wounds (1 Corinthians 13:6).
  3. Spiritual Growth is Multifaceted – We grow in knowledge, character, and service (2 Peter 1:5-7).
  4. Maturity is a Continuous Journey – We never stop growing in Christ (Philippians 3:12-14).

WALK


Not by power, not by force,
But by truth wrapped in love,
A voice that speaks not to break,
But to lead toward the light.


Growth is more than what is known,
It is more than what is seen,
A heart transformed, a life renewed,
Into the image of the King.


No longer bound to childish ways,
No longer tossed by every wave,
For love has set a firm foundation,
And truth has made me whole.


Every step, in every season,
Leads me closer to Your way,
A journey shaped by grace and wisdom,
A path that leads to You.


Grow me up, shape my soul,
Let my heart reflect Your way,
Not for pride, not for gain,
But to walk as You have walked.