I am healed from the sickness of disobedience

1 Peter 2:²⁴ He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. ²⁵For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

"By his wounds we have been healed" is a popular statement that Christians claim when they pray for healing for others and themselves. Now, I think it is taking this scripture out of context. Peter is speaking about submission to authority. The healing that Christ has brought through His suffering is for the sickness of disobedience. Because of Jesus, we have the power to be submitted to God. Rebellion is like an illness in which we have inherited the sins and rebellious nature of our ancestors. However, Jesus came and lived a sinless life to break this cycle of hereditary disobedience.

I feel conviction for taking this scripture out of context. I don't think this means I can't pray for healing, however, I do need to stop using this scripture as a name it and claim it phrase. The whole message of this scripture is truly, "By his wounds, we have been healed from the sickness of rebellion." This is a greater healing than that of the flesh. Our bodies are temporary, but our souls are eternal. Since Jesus has given us the power to overcome the tendency to rebel against God, then we have the gift of true repentance and conversion. This has such great value to us. Not only are we saved, but we have the power to change through Jesus and overcome our flesh. Hallelujah! There are times when I feel like I'm stuck with the sin I'm in. Like, I'll never get over this one sin. But the truth is that no sin is too big for God because we have been healed from disobedience if we choose to follow Jesus Christ.

Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son to heal us from the sickness of disobedience. Lord, I know that I have been guilty of misusing Your word. Please forgive me, Father. Also, I repent from the mindset of slavery to certain sin such as a wandering mind, lustful dreams, and low self-esteem. In the name of Jesus Christ, I claim the promised healing which says that I am fully able to be obedient to God. Lord, I pray that You would reveal Yourself to me. May I gain a better understanding of Your holiness and fearsomeness. I pray all this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.