Monday, February 7, 2000
Monday, February 7, 2000
But Peter said, "I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you; in the name of
Jesus Christ of Nazareth, stand up and walk."
During his five-month stay in a Boston hospital, Dr. Jones used a tape recorder to chart the
progress of his returning speech. During this time he began to dictate a book that was titled THE
DIVINE YES. He was taken to the Himalayas in India for further recuperation. Finally he was
able to walk again and even resume preaching. Dr. Jones continued living and preaching
victoriously until he moved from the earthly to the heavenly dimension of life.
In the name of Jesus, may we walk!
(Acts 3:6
NRSV)
E. Stanley Jones believed that positive attitudes enhance physical healing. He certainly proved this
when he suffered a crippling stroke at age eighty-nine. It was tough going for several months.
Though paralysis persisted, his positive attitude remained rooted in his unshakable trust in Jesus
Christ. He prayed and asked people around the world to pray that he would walk again. An
around-the-clock prayer vigil was scheduled. When he awakened from sleep, either day or night,
he insisted that the attending nurse repeat this affirmation: "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise
and walk."
Dear Jesus, move me to walk positively for you. Amen.
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