I AM THE LORD WHO HEALS YOU / EXODUS 15:26

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(KJV) Exodus 15:26

And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth thee.

Jehovah-Rapha: Trusting the Lord Who Heals You

Life in a broken, sinful world brings inevitable challenges to our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Sickness, pain, and grief affect humankind universally—reaching both those who follow God and those who do not. Yet, in the midst of human suffering, God reveals a profound truth about His character: He is a restorer. He does not delight in our afflictions; rather, His fundamental desire is to bring wholeness and life.

We see this beautifully illustrated early in the journey of the Israelites. Shortly after rescuing them from slavery, God introduced Himself by a powerful new name found in Exodus 15:26: “I am the LORD, who heals you” (Jehovah-Rapha).

The Covenant of Protection and the Character of God

In Exodus 15:26, God gave the Israelites a specific covenant promise:

“If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.”

This declaration shows us that God’s heart is set on preservation and health. By inviting the Israelites into a relationship of obedience and attentiveness, He offered them a shield against the devastating plagues and sicknesses that plagued Egypt. This theme echoes throughout the Old Testament scriptures:

• Exodus 23:25: “Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you.”
• Deuteronomy 7:15: “The Lord will keep you free from every disease. He will not inflict on you the horrible diseases you knew in Egypt…”
• Psalms 103:3: He is the One “who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
• Psalms 107:20: “He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.”

God’s desire is not to watch His creation suffer. As He reminds us in Ezekiel, He takes no pleasure in the death or destruction of the wicked, but desires that everyone turn to Him and live (Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11).

A Healing for the Whole Person

When God calls Himself Jehovah-Rapha, the Hebrew word Rapha means to mend, cure, restore, or provide a physician. While this absolutely includes physical healing, God’s restorative power runs much deeper.

Just as the Israelites bore the emotional and psychological scars of centuries of harsh slavery, we often carry wounds from our past. Sin leaves deep fractures in our hearts, minds, and relationships. When we align our lives with God’s voice and walk in His ways, we invite His surgical precision to mend the broken pieces of our lives. A life surrendered to listening and obeying the Lord ultimately becomes a fully restored and healed life.

No matter what environment or affliction you are navigating today, you can hold fast to the truth that your Creator is the Great Physician. He is present in your pain, actively working to bring light, comfort, and restoration to your soul.

Closing Prayer for Healing and Wholeness

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for being Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord who heals. We praise You because Your heart is full of compassion, and You desire wholeness, restoration, and life for Your children.

Lord, give us ears to listen carefully to Your voice and hearts that desire to do what is right in Your eyes. Forgive us for the times we have wandered into patterns that bring brokenness, and heal the unseen wounds that sin has left behind.

Today, we lift up every person reading this who is suffering from physical sickness, chronic pain, or mental fatigue. Reach out Your sovereign hand and touch what hurts, restore what is broken, and take away illness from our midst. Where there is anxiety, bring Your perfect peace. Where there is physical weakness, infuse Your divine strength.

We rest in the assurance that our lives are securely held in Your hands. Thank You for Your steadfast love and Your daily faithfulness.

In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

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1. PROPHETESS / EXODUS 15:20
2. THEN MOSES SANG THIS SONG / EXODUS 15:1-18
3. FEARED THE LORD AND PUT THEIR TRUST IN HIM / EXODUS 14:31
4. THE WATER FLOWED BACK / EXODUS 14:28
5. THROUGH THE SEA ON DRY GROUND – A WALL OF WATER ON THEIR RIGHT AND ON THEIR LEFT / EXODUS 14:21-22
6. THE PILLAR OF CLOUD / EXODUS 14:19-20
7. THE LORD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU / EXODUS 14:14
8. A PILLAR OF CLOUD / EXODUS 13:21
9. NOTHING WITH YEAST IN IT IS TO BE SEEN / EXODUS 13:7
10. CONSECRATE TO ME EVERY FIRSTBORN MALE / EXODUS 13:1-2
11. WHAT DOES THIS CEREMONY MEAN TO YOU? / EXODUS 12:26-27
12. NO YEAST IS TO BE FOUND IN YOUR HOUSES / EXODUS 12:19
13. MUST BE CUT OFF FROM ISRAEL / EXODUS 12:15
14. MUST BE CUT OFF FROM ISRAEL / EXODUS 12:15
15. A LASTING ORDINANCE / EXODUS 12:14
16. YOUR CLOAK TUCKED INTO YOUR BELT YOUR SANDALS ON YOUR FEET / EXODUS 12:11
17. BITTER HERBS AND BREAD MADE WITHOUT YEAST / EXODUS 12:8
18. THEY ARE TO TAKE SOME OF THE BLOOD / EXODUS 12:7
19. THE FIRST MONTH OF YOUR YEAR / EXODUS 12:1-2
20. FIRSTBORN … WILL DIE / EXODUS 11:5
21. A FESTIVAL / EXODUS 10:9
22. YOU MAY TELL YOUR CHILDREN / EXODUS 10:1-2
23. I HAVE RAISED YOU UP FOR THIS VERY PURPOSE / EXODUS 9:15-16
24. LIVESTOCK OF THE EGYPTIANS / EXODUS 9:6
25. YOUR CATTLE / EXODUS 9:2-3
26. THIS IS THE FINGER OF GOD / EXODUS 8:18-19
27. FROGS / EXODUS 8:2
28. HE STRUCK THE WATER / EXODUS 7:20
29. IT BECAME A SNAKE / EXODUS 7:12
30. I WILL HARDEN PHARAOH’S HEART / EXODUS 7:3-4
31. THEY DID NOT LISTEN TO HIM / EXODUS 6:9
32. I WILL TAKE YOU AS MY OWN PEOPLE AND I WILL BE YOUR GOD / EXODUS 6:7
33. BY MY NAME THE LORD I DID NOT MAKE MYSELF KNOW TO THEM / EXODUS 6:3
34. YOU HAVE NOT RESCUED YOUR PEOPLE AT ALL / EXODUS 5:23
35. IS THIS WHY YOU SENT ME? / EXODUS 5:22
36. THIS IS WHAT THE LORD – THE GOD OF ISRAEL SAYS / EXODUS 5:1
37. THE LORD WAS ABOUT TO KILL HIM / EXODUS 4:24
38. ISRAEL MY FIRSTBORN / EXODUS 4:22
39. I WILL HARDEN HIS HEART / EXODUS 4:21
40. WHO MAKES HIM BLIND? / EXODUS 4:11
41. I AM SLOW OF SPEECH / EXODUS 4:10
42. STAFF … BECAME A SNAKE / EXODUS 4:2-3
43. ASK … PLUNDER THE EGYPTIANS / EXODUS 3:22
44. I AM WHO I AM / EXODUS 3:14
45. I WILL BE WITH YOU / EXODUS 3:12
46. MILK AND HONEY / EXODUS 3:8
47. SEEN THE MISERY OF MY PEOPLE / EXODUS 3:7
48. HOLY GROUND / EXODUS 3:5
49. THE ANGEL OF THE LORD / EXODUS 3:2
50. MOSES WAS TENDING THE FLOCK / EXODUS 3:1
51. THEIR CRY WENT UP TO GOD / EXODUS 2:23
52. MIDIAN / EXODUS 2:15
53. KILLED THE EGYPTIAN / EXODUS 2:12
54. MOSES / EXODUS 2:11
55. HEBREW BABIES / EXODUS 2:6
56. A SON / EXODUS 2:1-2
57. SLAVE MASTERS OVER THEM TO OPPRESS THEM / EXODUS 1:11
58. WHO DID NOT KNOW ABOUT JOSEPH / EXODUS 1:8
59. MULTIPLIED GREATLEY / EXODUS 1:6-7
60. THE SONS OF ISRAEL / EXODUS 1:1-5
61. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

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