Topical Encyclopedia In the New Testament, the healing ministry of Jesus Christ is a profound testament to His divine authority and compassion. One remarkable aspect of His healing power is His ability to heal the sick without being physically present. This demonstrates not only His omnipotence but also His omnipresence, attributes that affirm His divine nature.The Healing of the Centurion's Servant One of the most notable instances of Christ healing from a distance is the account of the centurion's servant. This event is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew: "When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, asking for help. 'Lord,' he said, 'my servant lies at home, paralyzed, suffering terribly.' Jesus said to him, 'I will go and heal him.' The centurion replied, 'Lord, I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.'" (Matthew 8:5-8). The centurion's faith in Jesus' authority was so profound that he believed a mere word from Christ would suffice to heal his servant. Jesus marveled at his faith and responded, "Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you." And the servant was healed at that very hour (Matthew 8:13). The Healing of the Nobleman's Son Another significant account is the healing of the nobleman's son, found in the Gospel of John: "Once more He visited Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went to Him and begged Him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die. Jesus told him, 'Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.' The royal official said, 'Sir, come down before my child dies.' 'Go,' Jesus replied, 'your son will live.' The man took Jesus at His word and departed. And while he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was living." (John 4:46-51). This narrative highlights the power of Christ's word and the faith required to trust in His promises. The nobleman believed Jesus' assurance, and his son was healed at the exact moment Jesus declared it. Theological Implications These accounts underscore the theological truth that Jesus Christ possesses authority over sickness and disease, transcending physical limitations. His ability to heal from a distance reveals His divine nature and the boundless reach of His power. These miracles invite believers to trust in Christ's word and His sovereign will, knowing that His presence is not confined by space or time. In these instances, faith plays a crucial role. The centurion and the nobleman both exhibited a deep trust in Jesus' ability to heal, even without His physical presence. Their faith was met with divine action, illustrating the principle that faith in Christ's authority and compassion can lead to miraculous outcomes. These accounts continue to inspire believers to seek Christ's intervention in their lives, trusting in His power to heal and restore, regardless of physical proximity. Torrey's Topical Textbook Matthew 8:13And Jesus said to the centurion, Go your way; and as you have believed, so be it done to you. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Perishing or Being Saved And Lo, There was I Received by the Scourge of Bodily Sickness... Being Attacked by Fever, He is in Great Danger. Looking to the Hills On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xvii. 19, "Why could not we Cast ... Psalm XLVII. John xi. 1, 2 John v. 6, 7 Meditations for one that is Like to Die. "For what the Law could not Do, in that it was Weak through the ... 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