He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed

 By His wounds (stripes), we were healed:

 

1 Peter 2:24

24     and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.

    

            What a brilliant plan, the cross! Not only do we gain eternal life, but also we can walk in the righteousness of God in this life and experience healing for our bodies as well. Now some people say this verse is only talking about salvation. Well, I won’t argue with them. However, when one is born again, we don’t say his spirit was healed. We talk about him being an entirely new creation, not just getting fixed up. Why not take all Jesus bought for us? Notice it says that we were – past tense – healed, not going to be. It was over and done with at the cross. We just need to learn how to experience this healing in our lives in the here and now.

 

If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what He would say:

            "Yes, I do want you to walk in My righteousness, and My Son did pay the price for that. He also paid the price for your physical healing. When you are in pain or sickness, it is harder for you to walk in My righteousness. You can do more for Me and through Me when you are in good health. You will live longer and be able to do more for Me and My Kingdom. Do not turn your back on what My Son purchased for you at great price. Do not let anyone talk you out of it. It is yours for the asking.”

 

            69. By the stripes of Jesus Christ, not only am I dead to sin and alive to righteousness, but also every one of my sicknesses, hurts, and pains have been healed. Through all that He suffered, I gained benefit in my life. I do not have to live with my illnesses. The healing was bought and paid for at Calvary.