RAPHA

After the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, they wandered in the Desert of Shur for three days, desperately needing water. They found a river, but the water was bitter and undrinkable. God miraculously cleansed the waters by instructing Moses to throw a piece of wood into it, making it suitable for consumption. In this moment, God declared Himself as Jehovah-Rapha, saying, “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” (Exodus 15:26).

Healing Manifestations: God’s healing power as Jehovah-Rapha is evident in various ways:

• Healing from sickness and infirmity (Psalm 41:3).
• Restoration from mental affliction (Jonah 2:5-7).
• Renewal from spiritual fatigue (Psalm 23:3).
• Comfort for emotional suffering (Psalm 147:3).
• Assurance against anxiety or worry (John 14:27).

Other Old Testament References:

• Psalm 103:3: “Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
• Psalm 147:3: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
• Isaiah 30:26: “The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven full days, when the LORD binds up the bruises of his people and heals the wounds he inflicted.”
• Jeremiah 30:17: “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the LORD.
• Jeremiah 33:6: “Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and let them enjoy abundant peace and security.”
• Hosea 6:1: “Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces, but he will heal us; he has injured us, but he will bind up our wounds.”

New Testament Reference:

• While the term Jehovah-Rapha is primarily found in the Old Testament, its essence continues through the New Testament. God’s healing nature remains consistent, offering restoration and wholeness to those who seek Him.

Rapha symbolizes divine healing, restoration, and comfort - a powerful reminder of Gods compassion and care for His people.