The great Physician

# 16 Today's Prime Time Devo comes from: 1Ti 1:8-9a, “But we know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully, 9 knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person,” (1 Tim 1:8-9a) The law is good! The dos and don't of Scripture are (in the Greek) “kalos” beautiful, valuable, when used as “nomimos” that is, “according to the rules.” The word nomimos comes from “nomos” which means “prescriptive usage.” With these definitions in mind, we can see how valuable the Law is when it comes to running spiritual medical tests on our souls. For instance, doctors prescribe blood tests in order to help determine the presence of disease. Once the disease is found, he can prescribe the medicine and treatment needed to heal the patient. Sometimes the prescription is used to help control the disease in an ongoing manner. For instance I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and I take medicine to keep it under control. Left unchecked it could be fatal. In the spiritual realm, the “prescriptive use of the Law helps locate the problem. (Sin) It points us to the only cure for our disease (Jesus) And then we continue to take in daily doses of the Law and Jesus to help keep our disease in check. Just as in medicine, the dosage is important. Too much Law is an overdose that shows up in legalism. Too little Law results in carnality which pulls us away from Jesus. Jesus is our Great Physician, the Healer. He uses the Law and Gospel in the right doses to cure us of our fatal disease of sin. For this we join with David in Ps 103:1-5 and give Him praise and thanks. “Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.” Isn't this some of what you want from your earthly physicians? Healing and renewed vigor! How much more then should we desire our spiritual healing from above! Don't delay! Get on your knees and make the call today! Call on Jesus and be saved!