Proof The Bible Is True

Did you know that in the Bible, there are 139 references to the healing power of God’s love?

 

Indeed, when Jesus walked on earth, he brought a two-pronged message of good news. First, he preached the message of forgiveness, offering imperfect people reconciliation to God and the promise of eternal life.

 

Secondly, he healed people. Physically, emotionally, relationally and spiritually, Jesus healed people.

 

Forgiveness and healing: two sides of the same coin that, according to the Bible, pretty much sum up what God is all about. I discovered it in a surprising way.

 

I was 24 years old, driving north on Orlando’s South Orange Blossom Trail. Gripping the steering wheel of my lime green Mustang with one hand, with the other I raised the car’s cigarette lighter, glowing ruby-red, to the Winston clenched between my lips.

 

Okay, God, I inhaled the delicious nicotine-laced smoke. This is my last cigarette. I promise.

 

But before I could exhale, I knew it was a promise I would not keep.

 

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