SIMULTANEOUSLY HEALING MANY

​Note 3 - Matthew 8:14-15
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Matthew 8:14-15 ...When Jesus went into Peter’s house, He saw his mother-in-law lying ill with a fever He touched her hand and the fever left her; and she got up and began waiting on Him (AMP).
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Before I continue from where I left off in Matthew chapter 8, I need to backtrack to chapter 4. Here we learn that Jesus was not a specialist doctor, confined to treating specific ailments or diseases. His healing abilities were not limited in any way. Verse 23 illustrates the breadth of Jesus' healing power, as he healed "all kinds of sickness and all kinds of diseases."

This is the realization dawning on me about Jesus and his ministry, especially concerning his healing works. Jesus wasn't healing people for fame or recognition, nor because it was an obligation or mandate. Neither did he do it solely to prove his divine nature to the masses, although these aspects are indeed valid in themselves.

No, he healed various sicknesses, afflictions, diseases, and torments because he was moved with compassion for the people (see Matthew 8:2-3 and 9:36). Compassion entails feeling sorrow for another's suffering or misfortune to the extent of desiring to alleviate it.
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Matthew 9:36 When He saw the throngs, He was moved with pity and sympathy for them, because they were bewildered (harassed and distressed and dejected and helpless), like sheep without a shepherd (AMP).
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This illustrates Jesus' mercy. Every time he healed someone, he was showing them his mercy. Mercy is an expression of divine favor or compassion, demonstrated through Jesus' compassionate care for those in need.
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Therefore, I comprehend that for healing to truly take effect and materialize, the one administrating this ability must sincerely feel compassion toward the person's suffering. They must possess a genuine and selfless desire to witness the person's healing.

When Jesus healed someone, he sought nothing in return—no financial gain, fame, prestige, or power. His healing ministry was devoid of manipulation or deceit. He acted out of love, desiring to witness positive changes in people's lives. His aim was to alleviate their afflictions and solve their problems, motivated solely by pure compassion and mercy.

Due to his pure and righteous actions, Jesus became renowned, and a large crowd started to follow him (Matthew 8:24-25).

​In Matthew chapter 8, verse 4, Peter's mother-in-law falls ill with a fever. Sometimes healing occurs effortlessly. When Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law, no words were spoken, only a gentle gesture. Jesus simply "touched her hand," and that was sufficient to dispel the fever from her body.

Let’s summarize 

​Ways to Obtain Healing:

1. Worship (Matthew 8:2)
2. The faith of other servants (Matthew 8:7-13)
3. Administrator feel genuinely merciful and compassionate toward the sick (Matthew 8:14-17).
4. A simple sincere gesture (Matthew 8:15).