God's Will To Heal

Luke 5:12-13
And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, ‘Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.’ Then He put out His hand and touched him, saying, ‘I am willing; be cleansed.’ Immediately the leprosy left him.

In this powerful passage, Luke, a physician by profession, gives us a vivid description of a man “full of leprosy.”

Leprosy was more than just a physical ailment; it was a social stigma and a life sentence of isolation. The man’s condition could almost be compared to how people responded to diseases like COVID-19, where fear and isolation became the norm.

But despite his condition, this man approaches Jesus with a heart full of worship and a profound question: “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”

Notice that the man doesn’t doubt Jesus’ power to heal; he questions His willingness.

Even today, many people wonder, “Is it God’s will for me to be healed?”

It’s a question that transcends time and is central to how we view God’s nature.

Is It God’s Will to Heal?

Some certain groups and denominations suggest we can never truly know God’s will when it comes to healing. But this question deserves a clear answer because it speaks to the very character of God.

In this passage, Jesus Himself gives us the answer. The man asks, “Are you willing to heal me?” And Jesus, God in the flesh (John 1:1), responds without hesitation: “I am willing; be cleansed.”

The directness of Jesus’ answer reveals an important truth—God’s will is to heal.

If it is His will to heal him of leprosy, then we also must conclude that it is not His will for him to have leprosy.

We see throughout the Gospels that everyone who came to Jesus seeking healing was healed. There was never a moment where Jesus turned someone away or said it wasn’t His will to heal them.

A Matter of God’s Character

Let me share a personal thought: I would rather serve a God who is willing to heal but unable to do so than serve a God who is able but unwilling.

Why? Because willingness speaks to love, compassion, and care.

Thankfully, the God we serve is both willing and able!

When Jesus says, “I am willing,” it’s more than just a response to this man’s need—it’s a declaration of God’s heart toward all who seek Him for healing.

The word “heal” here means to bring an end to sickness, to conclude it once and for all, and to restore wholeness.

Jesus desires to bring closure to our pain and suffering.

God Shows No Partiality

The Bible consistently tells us that God is no respecter of persons (Romans 2:11; Acts 10:34; Galatians 2:6; Ephesians 6:9). This means that God shows no favoritism or bias.

If He was willing to heal this nameless man full of leprosy thousands of years ago, He is still willing to heal today. His nature hasn’t changed.

Hebrews 13:8 assures us: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”

If you’re asking God whether it’s His will to heal you, remember that His response to you will be the same as it was to the man with leprosy: “I am willing.”

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