Physicians have precious opportunities for directing patients to the promises of God’s Word. They are to bring from the treasure house things new and old, speaking here and there words of comfort and instruction. Physicians should make their minds a storehouse of fresh thoughts. Let them study the Word of God diligently, that they may be familiar with its promises. Let them learn to repeat the comforting words that Christ spoke during His earthly ministry when giving His lessons and healing the sick. They should talk of Christ’s works of healing, of His tenderness and love. Never should they neglect to direct the minds of their patients to Christ, the Chief Physician. MHH 59.1
The same power that Christ exercised when He walked visibly on earth is in His Word. It was by His word that Jesus healed disease and cast out demons. By His word He stilled the sea and raised the dead, and the people bore witness that His word was with power. He spoke the word of God, as He had spoken to all the prophets and teachers of the Old Testament. The whole Bible is a manifestation of Christ. MHH 59.2
The Scriptures are to be received as God’s word to us, not written merely but spoken. When the afflicted ones came to Christ, He saw not only those who asked for help but all who throughout the ages should come to Him in like need and with like faith. When He said to the paralytic, “‘Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you,’” and when He said to the woman of Capernaum, “‘Daughter, be of good cheer; your faith has made you well. Go in peace,’” He spoke to other afflicted, sin-burdened ones who should seek His help. Matthew 9:2; Luke 8:48. MHH 59.3
So with all the promises of God’s Word. In them He is speaking to us individually, speaking as directly as if we could hear His voice. It is in these promises that Christ communicates to us His grace and power. They are leaves from that tree which is “for the healing of the nations.” Revelation 22:2. Received, assimilated, they are to be the strength of the character, the inspiration and sustenance of the life. Nothing else can have such healing power. Nothing else can impart the courage and faith that give vital energy to the whole being. MHH 59.4
To one who stands trembling with fear on the brink of the grave, to the soul weary of the burden of suffering and sin, let the physician, as opportunity presents itself, repeat the words of the Savior—for all the words of Holy Writ are His: “‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. ... Since you were precious in My sight, you have been honored, and I have loved you.’” “‘I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins.’” “‘Fear not, for I am with you.’” Isaiah 43:1-4, 25, 5. MHH 59.5
“As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.” Psalm 103:13, 14. MHH 60.1
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9. MHH 60.2
“‘I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions, and like a cloud, your sins. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.’” Isaiah 44:22. MHH 60.3
“‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.’” Jeremiah 31:3. MHH 60.4
“‘Let not your heart be troubled.’” “‘Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.’” John 14:1, 27. MHH 60.5
“‘Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth!’” Isaiah 45:22. MHH 60.6
“‘He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.’” “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” Matthew 8:17; Isaiah 53:5. MHH 60.7