June 14th, 2024
by Robert Presson
by Robert Presson
“The sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings” — Malachi 4:2, ESV
The last chapter of the Old Testament sets the stage for the New Testament by prophetically announcing the coming of the Messiah. “The sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall” (Malachi 4:2).
Jesus came, bringing healing. From the opening chapters of Matthew, we see Jesus healing people everywhere He went. He was fulfilling the Old Testament foreshadowing of what He would be like — He would be a healer. But within this prophecy in Malachi 4, when we look at the meaning of the Hebrew words, we see a very specific kind of healing set forth. The Hebrew word for “wings” can be translated “corner” or “skirt,” as well as “the wings of a bird.” The tassels at the end of the Jewish prayer shawl that Rabbis would wear were called “tzizit,” or “fringes,” and were also called “wings.”
When Jesus walked by the woman with the issue of blood and she touched the “hem of His garment,” healing virtue flowed from Him to her and she was immediately healed. The “hem of His garment” was actually the fringe of His prayer shawl (Num 15:38 cf. Matt. 9:20).
Jesus had healing virtue emanating out of Him. Just like the sun has rays that emanate light, Jesus has wings that emanate His supernatural power. Anyone who touches Him in faith will be made well. The anointing upon Him overshadows those who lay hold of it. In a moment, hurts are healed, needs are met, and people are made whole. And when they touch Him, they will leap like calves from the stall. Have you touched the hem of His garment? There is healing there for you.
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This blog is an excerpt from Robert Presson’s devotional book, “Look to Jesus: A 30 Day Devotional.” This book is available for a donation of any amount to the ministry. To get your copy, go to cityrevival.tv/give to give, and then go to cityrevival.tv/offer to enter your mailing address and claim your gift.
The last chapter of the Old Testament sets the stage for the New Testament by prophetically announcing the coming of the Messiah. “The sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall” (Malachi 4:2).
Jesus came, bringing healing. From the opening chapters of Matthew, we see Jesus healing people everywhere He went. He was fulfilling the Old Testament foreshadowing of what He would be like — He would be a healer. But within this prophecy in Malachi 4, when we look at the meaning of the Hebrew words, we see a very specific kind of healing set forth. The Hebrew word for “wings” can be translated “corner” or “skirt,” as well as “the wings of a bird.” The tassels at the end of the Jewish prayer shawl that Rabbis would wear were called “tzizit,” or “fringes,” and were also called “wings.”
When Jesus walked by the woman with the issue of blood and she touched the “hem of His garment,” healing virtue flowed from Him to her and she was immediately healed. The “hem of His garment” was actually the fringe of His prayer shawl (Num 15:38 cf. Matt. 9:20).
Jesus had healing virtue emanating out of Him. Just like the sun has rays that emanate light, Jesus has wings that emanate His supernatural power. Anyone who touches Him in faith will be made well. The anointing upon Him overshadows those who lay hold of it. In a moment, hurts are healed, needs are met, and people are made whole. And when they touch Him, they will leap like calves from the stall. Have you touched the hem of His garment? There is healing there for you.
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This blog is an excerpt from Robert Presson’s devotional book, “Look to Jesus: A 30 Day Devotional.” This book is available for a donation of any amount to the ministry. To get your copy, go to cityrevival.tv/give to give, and then go to cityrevival.tv/offer to enter your mailing address and claim your gift.
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