I AM THE LORD That Heals You

Have you ever found yourself silently asking, “Will I ever feel whole again?”

Are you facing heartbreak, trauma, anxiety? Are you are going through physical sickness, searching for answers that doctors can’t give?

In a world overflowing with pain and uncertainty, there is a divine declaration from God:

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.”

This isn't just a comforting phrase, it is His covenant name revealed to His people in their moment of need: Jehovah-Rapha — The Lord Who Heals.

This Bible study is more than just a reflection; it's a soul-searching encounter with the heart of God, who sees your pain and promises to heal you.

Whether you’re seeking:

• Physical healing from illness
• Emotional healing from betrayal
• Mental healing from anxiety
• Spiritual healing from sin and shame

... this message is for you.

In this deep dive into Exodus 15:26, you’ll uncover:

• What it truly means to “hearken diligently” to God.
• Why healing is often tied to obedience and relationship.
• How God’s ancient promise still heals modern hearts.
• And how to invite the Healer into your wounded places today.

This is your moment to lay down every broken piece at the feet of the Great Physician. Let this Bible study walk you through the path of healing, one verse, one truth, and one surrendered prayer at a time.

📖 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."

"If thou wilt diligently hearken..."

This is a conditional promise, not passive, but calling for intentional obedience and trust.

God’s healing begins with a posture of surrender. He says, “If thou wilt diligently hearken”.

This means to actively listen, attentively, with your heart open and your soul humbled. In a world that screams distractions, God's voice still speaks — but only if you truly pause to hear Him.

🔁 Cross Reference:

Deuteronomy 28:1: “And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:”

💬 Self-Assessment: Are you listening with intention? Or only hearing when it's convenient?

"Do that which is right in His sight..."

Notice: Not in our sight. Not in society’s eyes. But in His sight.

This speaks to moral integrity and living by His standards, even when it costs you. In today’s world, morality is fluid, but God's righteousness is eternal and unchanging.

🔁 Cross Reference:

Proverbs 21:2: “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.”

💬 Soul Check: Are your actions filtered through His righteousness or your own reasoning?

"Give ear to His commandments..."

This is a call to deliberate focus on God’s Word. His commandments are not burdens, but boundaries of blessing and protection.

The Word of God is not just a rulebook, it's a life manual, a map out of brokenness.

🔁 Cross Reference:

Psalm 119:105: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

💬 Modern Reflection: With social media, news, and opinions flooding your mind, are you still giving God's Word first voice?

"I will put none of these diseases upon thee..."

God is referencing the plagues of Egypt such as judgments upon rebellion and idolatry.

His people were protected not because of who they were, but because of their obedience and faith. This isn’t just physical healing, it's emotional, mental, and spiritual wholeness.

🔁 Cross Reference:

Psalm 91:10: “There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.”

💬 Application Today: In a world of anxiety, disease, and emotional trauma — God’s promise still stands for those who walk closely with Him.

🧡 "For I am the LORD that healeth thee."

This name of God is Jehovah-Rapha, which means “The Lord Who Heals.”

This is not just a title, but a part of His very identity. God doesn’t just do healing, HE IS healing.

He heals:

• Broken bodies
• Shattered minds
• Wounded hearts
• Ruined relationships
• Devastated souls

This is not a promise of a pain-free life, but of a healing presence in every trial.

🔁 Cross References:

Psalm 147:3: “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”

Isaiah 53:5: “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

Jeremiah 30:17: “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.”

💬 Today’s Soul Search: Have you invited the Healer into the broken places you’ve tried to hide?

Conclusion

This verse is a call back to alignment with God’s will, not just for blessing, but for healing. We live in a fractured, stressed, performance-driven society. Yet God offers peace not as the world gives, but as only Jehovah-Rapha can.

Are you sick in body? Troubled in mind? Restless in heart? Empty in soul?

He says: “I AM the Lord that healeth thee.”

Not I was, not I will be someday — I AM. Right now. In your pain. In your confusion. In your wandering. In your trauma. He’s still the God who heals.

🙏 Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

You are Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals. I come before You with a trembling heart, longing to hear Your voice above all others.

Please teach me, O Lord, to listen diligently, not just with my ears, but with my soul wide open.

Please help me to walk in the path that is right in Your eyes, even when the world pulls me in every other direction.

Give me a heart that treasures Your commandments and trusts Your every word.

Break every hidden chain within me, Lord. Tear down the walls I’ve built out of pain and fear. Pour Your healing oil upon every unseen wound, every scar I've tried to forget, every burden I’ve carried too long.

Please heal me in the places I’ve stopped believing healing was even possible.

Today, I yield.
I surrender.
I believe.

You are my Healer.
You are enough.
And You are near.

In the name of Jesus, my Savior and Healer,

Amen.