December 28 - Jesus Healing the Nephites

Jesus Healing the Nephites

The first day the Savior was among the Nephites, He taught them many things. As Jesus looked at them, He could tell they did not understand all of His teachings, so He told them to go home and think about His words. He told them to pray to Heavenly Father for understanding and to prepare their minds to receive more teachings. He then promised He would return the next day and teach them again.

The people did not want Jesus to leave them. Tears filled their eyes as they looked longingly at Him. They wanted to ask Him to stay. Jesus knew what they were thinking, and He wanted to help them.

He asked, "Have ye any that are sick among you? ... Bring them hither and I will heal them". Jesus could tell that the Nephites had enough faith to be healed.

The multitude brought their sick to Jesus- the lame and crippled, the blind, the deaf, the dumb, the lepers, those who had all kinds of illnesses. Jesus lovingly healed every one as they were brought to Him.

All the people Jesus healed and all who were well knelt down at Jesus' feet and worshiped Him. Those who could get close enough kissed His feet and bathed them with their tears.

Where was Jesus planning to go when he left the Nephites? (3 Nephi 17:4)