Christ the Healer

by F.F. Bosworth

JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH means “the Lord is present,” “made nigh by the blood of Christ.” JEHOVAH-SHALOM is translated “the Lord is our Peace.” This is in the Atonement because “the chastisement of our peace was upon him.” JEHOVAH-RA-AH is translated “the Lord is my Shepherd.” He became our Shepherd by giving His life for the sheep. This privilege is in the Atonement. JEHOVAH-JIREH means “the Lord will provide” an offering. Christ Himself was the offering provided on Calvary. He became JEHOVAH-NISSi, “The Lord our Banner” or Victor, by spoiling principalities and powers on the cross. He bore our sins, and became JEHOVAH-TSIDKENU, “the Lord our Righteousness.” He opened the way for every sinner to receive the gift of righteousness. JEHOVAH-RAPHA is translated “I am the Lord that healeth thee,” or, “I am the Lord thy Physician.” This also is in the Atonement, for He “himself took our infirmities and bare our sicknesses.”