Sunset Healings
God’s ongoing creative handiwork can be seen in a sunset. Colors collide and clouds converge on canvass sky. Silhouettes and shadows created by people walking along a beach at sunset is a breathless sight that fills one with a sense of awe and wonder; God’s very words of life and power create these daily pieces of art.
This morning I read a phrase from Luke’s gospel that I had previously overlooked: When the sun was setting… (Luke 4:40). Luke, the physician, was obviously impacted by sunsets and impressed enough to insert the phrase into his writing. The colors of the setting sun around the Sea of Galilee left an imprint on Luke and enhanced his account of Jesus’ early days of ministry. Listen to Luke’s sentence in its entirety…
When the sun was setting, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them.
Imagine the silhouette of the Savior, reaching out his hands to touch the lame, the lepers, and the blind. Picture a background of pastel hues as shadows limped their way to the outstretched arms of the One who creates sunsets. The image is stunning, graceful, and full of peace.
The next time you see a sunset, think about the healing hands of Jesus. Picture yourself walking toward him on the beach. Simply close your eyes and then receive his grace.
Healed.