Christian Healing Ministry - Devotionals

Devotional for August 20, 2026

PARTNERSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST

SCRIPTURE READING - 📖 Luke 5:8-11

When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O LORD!” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.” So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.

Additional Verses

📖 Genesis 22:1-19; 1 Samuel 1:1-28; Luke 5:1-11; Acts 4:32-37

When Simon Peter and his partners received their miracle of a big catch of fish from Jesus Christ, they immediately forsook their fishing occupations and partnered with Him to win souls into the Kingdom of God. Before their encounter with the LORD Jesus Christ, Simon and his partners had spent the whole night at sea without catching any fish at all. However, at Jesus Christ’s command, they were amazed at the great number of fish which they caught. Immediately on coming to land, Simon and his partners gave up their occupations and followed Jesus Christ as fishers of men. Simon and his partners, from their miracle, discovered that everything they ever needed was in Jesus Christ. The fish, the money and everything they had been toiling to get all their life was in Jesus Christ. So they left all and followed Him. It was the same with the many women who had been healed by Jesus Christ in Luke 8:1-3; the Bible actually says, “…and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities- Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons, and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance.” The problem with people of today is that they are no longer coming to Jesus Christ for their salvation just as what the people of the Early Church did. Many are coming for their healing, deliverance, miracle and financial prosperity. Once they receive that, they no longer have anything to do with the Healer, Deliverer and Provider. They go on to worship the miracle instead of the Miracle worker. The Bible is a testimony of people who when they received their healings, deliverances and blessings, they immediately partnered with God permanently. The story of Abraham who offered his only son Isaac as a sacrifice to God is one such great example. There is also the story of Hannah who had been barren. After she was blessed with a son, she surrendered him to God and Samuel became a great prophet through whom all generations continue to be blessed. The believers in Acts Chapter 4 were of one heart and mind and shared all they had with each other such that there was no one lacking. They partnered the Apostles in spreading the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Today I am therefore inviting you to be partner with Christ Jesus in illuminating souls, nations and the world with His Gospel. Alleluia!

Prayer

Dear LORD Jesus Christ, thank You for showing me how You want me to live through Your Word. Help me to be a vessel that is always supporting the spread of Your Word. In Jesus Christ’s name I pray. Amen.