Editorial October 19, 1987 Issue

Spiritual healing and a willing response

William E. Moody

At the point of Paul's conversion to Christianity, so great had been the darkness in his previous persecution of Christ Jesus' followers that he was literally struck blind by the tremendous light of spiritual truth confronting his consciousness. On that ancient road to Damascus, Paul was obviously humbled, for almost immediately his cry was "Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?"^{Acts 9:6.}

A simple, heartfelt, but also profound yearning. Paul's response—his willingness to submit to the divine will—set him on a radically new course. Preaching the Word of God and healing the sick, he undertook a ministry that carried him to many lands, to the villages and homes of common people, to the great cities of his day, to the courts of kings. Clearly Paul's own life had been transformed. And three days after the experience on the Damascus road his vision had been fully restored.

A humble, willing response to follow God's direction in our lives and to obey His commands is an essential element in Christian healing. Whatever the physical illness one may be facing, there is a proper place for turning earnestly to God and praying to know and do His will. Paul's words "Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?" are representative of the call actually required of anyone who is seeking healing and seeking the truth.

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