The Healing Effects Of God’s Word | Chapter 3 | JP Bible Masterclass (Part 5 of 20)

Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” Do we truly believe this? It’s clear: we cannot live, be healthy, or find true life without the Word of God. This book, the Bible, brings healing to the mind, nourishment to the soul, and even physical health. One overlooked benefit of reading the Bible is its impact on physical well-being. George Mueller, a man of great faith who dedicated his life to helping orphans, lived into his 90s. When asked his secret, he spoke of “the restorative power of God’s Word” on his physical body. Just reading the Bible can fill you with life—just as Jesus said, “Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.”

Consider Proverbs 4:10: “Hear, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many.” Reading literature like Charles Dickens or Jane Austen won’t extend your life, but God’s Word offers real, lasting life. God says, “When you receive My sayings, you receive life, and the years of your life will be many.” Proverbs goes on to say, “Give attention to My words; incline your ear to My sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in your heart.” These words bring life, not just to the soul but to every part of our being. God’s Word is “life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh.”

God’s Word is unique—bringing health to all flesh without side effects. Unlike worldly medicine, which may treat one ailment while causing others, the Bible provides complete health. As Proverbs says, God’s words are “health to all their flesh.”