Jeremiah 8:22a (NKJV): Is there no balm in Gilead, is there no physician there?
'Balm' is defined as 'sweet-smelling oil, soothing (comforting, calming) ointment derived from trees as medicine for healing'.
What is 'balm of Gilead' then? It is the balm that comes from Gilead (pronounced 'ghil-awd' in Hebrew), a wooded and hilly area east of River Jordan, known for its medicinal balm and as a refuge for fugitives (people escaping and running away from war or problems).
Recently, during a time of personal worship and prayer at home, I heard these words from the Lord, and immediately an elderly lady whom I know came to mind. I then phoned her and faithfully released these words to her:
"Holy Spirit, the sweet Spirit of Jesus, fall upon (the name of the lady) like a balm that soothes and heals the many years of pain and hurt in this life. In Jesus' name. Amen."
As this 'balm' was being released, I knew this life was miraculously healed and set free in Jesus' name then and there, from the many years of pain and hurt in her soul. She couldn't hold back her joy neither, and she cried (and cried) with such joy that made me cry as well! There was indeed a real, tangible presence and the anointing of the Holy Spirit hovering and embracing her even when I was ministering to her on the phone that day.
Later on, I also heard from this same lady how her doctor was so surprised and amazed at the rate of her recovery from her lingering (and dimming) eyesight problems, and the doctor indeed acknowledged that "This must be God!" Praise God, and all glory to God!
Beloved of God, I also pray for a release of His balm upon you right now, in Jesus' wonderful name. I believe distance is never a problem in the spiritual realm, and so, wherever you may be right now, you too can receive His healing and be set free, just as this elderly lady had received on the telephone the other day!
When Jesus died on the cross for you, know that He had already carried upon Himself all your wounds, hurts, and the many years of pain (whether in your soul or in your body). Isaiah 53:4-5 says, "Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."
Just as the 'balm' (the sweet-smelling oil) is being derived from trees, the anointing oil that heals all your griefs and sorrows when Jesus died for you on a tree (Galatians 3:13-14) has also been released today to set you free even from all those years of 'captivity'. Indeed, just as the 'balm of Gilead', He is not just to you a medicine for healing, but He is also to you today a refuge in times of need. Amen.
