He
Who Heals
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Remember the following
three truth’s from our beloved Scriptures!
“Ye
shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם (the LORD
your Eloleichem) which I command you”. Davarim - Deuteronomy 4:2. (JPS-1917).
“This is My Name FOREVER, and this is My Memorial to ALL Generations”. Shemot -
Exodus 3:15. (JPS).
“I am יְהוָה, that is My Name; and My glory will I not give to another”. Yeshayahu - Isaiah 42:8. (JPS).
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“He
Who Heals”
With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens,PhD.
What does it
mean to trust אֱלֹהִים (Elohim - God) as
healer? Hebrews have been seeking answers to this question for millennia. In Shemot - Exodus 15;26, Elohim said:
“If thou wilt diligently hearken to
the voice of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֶיךָ (the LORD thy Eloheicha),
and wilt do that which is right in His eyes, and wilt give ear to His
commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases upon
thee, which I have put upon the Egyptians; for I am יְהוָה (the LORD) that healeth thee” Shemot -
Exodus 15:26 (JPS-1917).
This verse,
where אֱלֹהִים (Elohim) declares: “I am יְהוָה that healeth thee,” is
sandwiched between the Israelites’ moaning about the bitter waters of Shemot - Exodus 15:23-24 and their complaining that
they would have been better off back in Egypt in Shemot - Exodus 16:2 & 3).
Does אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) declaration as healer in Shemot - Exodus 15:26 offer a source of consolation to
the fearful Israelites? He says that if you will heed to אֱלֹהֵיכֶם- יְהוָה(the LORD your Eloheicha) diligently then He will not bring upon you any
of the diseases that He brought upon the Egyptians.
Now in a way
this was more of a threat than a source of comfort and healing. For that verse
was not a promise, but a warning that they should not be among (Elohim’s) enemies, like the Egyptians. If they heed אֱלֹהִים,
they will escape from all those diseases that came upon those who were
against אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) will!
This is the
correct understanding of this verse in the context of the Israelites’ irreverence.
They have just witnessed אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) might in their redemption at the parting of the sea,
and yet they have already lost faith that אֱלֹהִים will
protect them on their journey. Therefore this verse is not so much about אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) healing power, but of אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) omnipotence, capable of punishing or healing, creating or destroying.
Thus the verse
is clearly a threat in its context. It is indicative of the interactive and
demonstrative Presence of אֱלֹהִים in Torah, which has been more elusive in general Torah
teaching history.
However, there
is no doubt regarding the second part of the verse, “for I the Eternal am your
healer," stating that "this is a promise”. Ibn Ezra understands the verse as saying: “I
am יְהוָה (the LORD) that healeth thee” just as “I healed the bitter
water”. You need no other healer, for no doctor could have ‘cured’ that water.
Thus we must be
faithful and prayerful to אֱלֹהִים,
and love Elohim, for אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה (the LORD Elohim), blessed
be His Sanctified Name, will treat you well. אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) transformation of the bitter waters was an example
of His miraculous wonders and of the Divine reward that comes to those who
devote themselves to Him. Doctors heal through medicine and procedures;
whilst אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) healing comes from being in close and a loving
on-going relationship.
A more practical
understanding of the said verse, suggests that it is a prescription for how to live a good
life in faith. Personally I believe that; I can only teach you the Torah and
its commandments, for it contains the best way that your will be greatly
improved and at the same time be saved by living by them, I am like a doctor
who tells someone, “Don’t eat this particular food, for it will put you at risk
for this particular illness.” Healing may not just be the main sign of Elohim’s miraculous
powers, but as a result of a life well lived. For the truth is that in a
way, אֱלֹהִים helps
those who help themselves. Elohim offers us with a
guide that can lead us to a healing life, if we choose to follow His ways.
Many of the
rabbinate is predicated on the premise that Judaism offers the Halachah (“law” from the Hebrew root meaning “to walk”)
as a path to fulfillment, a road map to connect to אֱלֹהִים.
Judaism teaches that we all have an obligation to study Halachah and choose from it those things that strengthen
our bonds to אֱלֹהִים,
blessed be He, and the community.
I am well aware
that part of me yearned for a miraculous healing from אֱלֹהִים and
there certainly has been healing in my heart, although knowing that as yet Elohim has not healed all, but His blessed presence has
made life a joy!
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We all need a
little more faith in our lives and take some time to share within our wonderful
Hebraic community, and find the peace that allows us to persevere our faith and
keep up our prayers, and enjoy the blessings that comes with lighting the
Shabbat and Yom Tovim lights, and then enjoy the Kiddush together with the Mishpacha (family)
if that is at all possible.
He who heals also blesses
us:
Be’midbar - Numbers
6:22–27 (JPS-1917), and we look at the Priestly Blessing:
וַיְדַבֵּר
יְהוָה,
אֶל-מֹשֶׁה
לֵּאמֹר 22
דַּבֵּר
אֶל-אַהֲרֹן
וְאֶל-בָּנָיו
לֵאמֹר, כֹּה
תְבָרְכוּ
אֶת-בְּנֵי
יִשְׂרָאֵל:
אָמוֹר, לָהֶם 23
ּיְבָרֶכְךָ
יְהוָה,
וְיִשְׁמְרֶךָ 24
יָאֵר
יְהוָה
פָּנָיו
אֵלֶיךָ,
וִיחֻנֶּךָּ 25
יִשָּׂא
יְהוָה
פָּנָיו
אֵלֶיךָ,
וְיָשֵׂם לְךָ
שָׁלוֹם 26
וְשָׂמוּ
אֶת-שְׁמִי,
עַל-בְּנֵי
יִשְׂרָאֵל;
וַאֲנִי,
אֲבָרְכֵם 27
Now. the above six verses in English:
“And יְהוָה (the
LORD) spoke unto Moshe, saying:
“Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons,
saying: On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel; ye shall say unto
them:
Priestly Blessing: בִּרְכּוֹת
הַכֹּהֲנִים - “Birkat Kohanim”:
יְהוָה bless thee, and keep thee;
יְהוָה make His face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee;
יְהוָה make His face to shine upon thee, and be gracious
unto thee; יְהוָה make His face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto
thee;
יְהוָהlift
up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace”.
So shall they put
My Name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them”.
As we continue
in our wonderful faith, we can rejoice that we are so blessed, knowing
that יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ (The LORD our Eloheinu) , blessed be His Sanctified
Name, is always with us!
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This site was originally created, for those who desired to return to our blessed
and wonderful faith. Thus be wise and work on your faith and pray at least two
or three times a day (if possible) and always seek אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s guidance! For interest,
as you may have discovered, this site has become very much a teaching one!
Remember
what אֱלֹהִים -
Elohim, blessed be He, said the following, via a
number of our prophets...
“Return unto Me, and I will return unto
you, saith צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה- the LORD
of hosts”. Mal’a’chi - Malachi 3:7. MEC).
And Remember ...
Enjoy your Sabbath Rest!
אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם, בְּחֻקּוֹתַי
לֵכוּ; וְאֶת-מִשְׁפָּטַי
שִׁמְרוּ, וַעֲשׂוּ
אוֹתָם
וְאֶת-שַׁבְּתוֹתַי, קַדֵּשׁוּ; וְהָיוּ
לְאוֹת, בֵּינִי
וּבֵינֵיכֶם-לָדַעַת, כִּי
אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם
“I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה (the LORD your Elo’hei’chem);
walk in My statutes, and keep Mine ordinances, and
do them; and hallow My Sabbaths, and they shall be a sign between Me and you,
that ye may know that I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה - YaHVaH your Elo’hei’chem”. Yechezkel - Ezekiel
20:19-20. (JPS).
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“The More Torah, the More Life”
For אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim, Blessed be His Sanctified Name,
He is the one who gave us our Life!”
May the שָׁלוֹם -
Shalom = Peace of צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה=
the LORD of hosts, be with you, and please always uphold our
blessed שַׁבָּת - Shabbat,
as well as the ‘מוֹעֲדִים - Mo’a’dim - Feasts, and continue saying your daily תְּפִלָּה - Te’fee’lah’s (Prayers) and regular בְּרָכָה - Be’ra’chah’s (blessings) before food and drinks, etc!
שָׁלוֹם
עֲלֵיכֶם - Shalom
Aleichem - Peace be with you!
Rabbi,
Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
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