Prayers That Bring Healing

the sea, yet justice does not allow to live." But he shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm. —Acts 28:3-5 The men watch Paul for a while longer to see if he would swell up or fall out and die. When neither of these things happened, they were amazed and thought the power he demonstrated was godlike. Not only this, but the leader of this island, Publius, also treated Paul and his companions with great respect and honor. He entertained them and received them courteously for three days. Therefore, there was no hindrance when Publius's father needed to be healed of dysentery. Then the healing just began to trickle down to everyone who was sick on the island. The giving of honor flowed from the top. The leader of this island knew how to treat guests. He honored them first, and the healings began to flow. But it didn't stop there. The people show additional honor, or double honor, by making sure they lacked nothing for their departure. So when this was done, the rest of those on the island who had diseases also came and were healed. They also honored us in many ways; and when we departed, they provided such things as were necessary. —Acts 28:9-10