Peace for the Healed Throat

Wheeler Spring, Manitou Springs, Colorado

A number of people have made their way to the Pikes Peak region hoping for better health. Such was the case for Jerome and Harriet Wheeler. The couple settle in the Manitou Springs area in 1883 because of Harriet's health.

Jerome Wheeler had been president and half owner of Macy's in New York but he came to Manitou hoping for improved health for his wife. The mineral waters in Manitou were believed to have healing properties. In fact, the water from some of the natural artesian mineral wells was bottled and sold for this purpose.

All human creatures need healing. Many of us disagree on how we're healed or even if we can be healed. The issue is not physical healing but healing of the soul.  

Christians claim that Christ Jesus is our healer. And through his healing, borne in death, we're declared whole.  

"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."  Romans 5:1 English Standard Version

The healing that Christ brings is healing that declares us whole. Does this mean that we'll always feel this peace and wholeness? No. We still struggle with sin that separates us from God and from one another. There is both a now and not yet to God's healing in Christ. But the fact remains: Christ Jesus has become our peace. We are healed whether we feel it or not.

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