Jeremiah 8:22
Jeremiah 8:22
Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?
The question posed about the balm in Gilead reflects a deep yearning for healing and restoration. This ancient cry speaks to the timeless human desire for relief from suffering. The reference to a balm and physician serves as a metaphor for God’s power to heal not only physical ailments but also the brokenness of the spirit. It reminds us that true healing goes beyond medicine—it is found in the presence and power of God. This verse calls us to seek divine healing, trusting that God, the ultimate Physician, is able to restore. As we lean into His compassion, we find comfort, knowing that He cares deeply about our hurts and is always near. May this inspire us to place our faith in Him as the true source of healing and to offer hope and encouragement to others, knowing that God’s healing is both available and sufficient.
Psalms 103:3
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.
Psalms 107:20
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
John 5:11
He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.
Psalms 146:8
The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous: