"And it came to pass also on another Sabbath, that He entered into the synagogue and taught; and there was a man whose right hand was withered. And the scribes and Pharisees watched Him, whether He would heal on the Sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against Him." (Luke 6:6-7)
It is not so very strange a thing to see an afflicted person in any assembly; why then should these Pharisees be so specially on the watch when they saw this one present? What was it that made them think that Jesus would heal them?
Ah, it was because it was just like Jesus to heal any afflicted person whom He saw. What wonderful tribute those jealous Pharisees paid to Christ!
And what a wonderful comfort this contains for us! We are infirm; but: "[He is] touched with the feeling of our infirmities." (Hebrews 4:15)
And whenever He sees infirmity, His impulse is to heal. He is on the lookout to do good. "He delights in mercy." (Micah 7:18)
Therefore, "Be of good cheer," (Matthew 9:2) "Jesus Christ makes you whole." (Acts 9:34)--Present Truth, February 10, 1898--Timeline: IV-12 (The Man With a Withered Hand)--Luke 6:6-7.