I. Introduction
A physician is defined as one who is a diagnostician, healer,
or specialist. When we associate the term with Jesus, we realize
that it refers to his ability to be these things in relation to
our soul. Through his word and in a comparison of our lives with
his, he can diagnose what is wrong with our soul, he then has
the prescription for healing our problem and is a specialist in
that he has the ability to empathize with our problems. It is
also understood that there are implications to our physical lives
and the healing that is in the providence of God through his son.
We take advantage of this through prayer. Matt. 4:23, Luke 4:16-19.
II. Verse 1-The great physician now is near, the sympathizing
Jesus; he speaks the drooping heart to cheer; O hear the voice
of Jesus. Jeremiah 8:19-22, Matt. 9:10- 13, Heb. 2:17-18,
4:12-16, Matt. 9:1-8, John 16:33.
Jesus was the balm of Gilead, and the physician that answered
the cry of the daughter of Zion. His coming fulfilled the need
for healing and redemption that was required. His sacrifice provided
a way for those who follow to be lifted out of the despair, gloom
and dreaded consequences of sin. As Hebrews said he was the ultimate
physician because he endured the same temptations and afflictions
that every man endures. What greater help could we have than to
have on so great as the Son of God as our High Priest, with the
added advantage of his understanding and sympathy in regard to
our problems?
We can understand that what Jesus said to the palsy afflicted
man does apply to us today. He said, "Son, be of good cheer;
thy sins be forgiven thee." Isn't it interesting that Jesus,
in his role of physician, had as the first concern for the man
the state of his soul! The healing of his body was secondary to
what needed to be accomplished. Our main concern in relation to
what Jesus can do for us is the future of our souls! If we hear
the voice of Jesus, by obeying him, our drooping heart will be
uplifted by the faith we have in him and the hope that now resides
in us.
III. Verse 2-All glory to the dying Lamb! I now believe
in Jesus; I love the blessed Savior's name, I love the name of
Jesus. John 1:29-30, 35-36, Isaiah 53:4-9, Jeremiah 11:18-19,
Acts 8:32-33, Matt. 9:27-31, Luke 8:49-56, Matt. 1:21, Acts 4:8-12.
In a world where society admires men who fight, men and women
who have great athletic ability, men and women who can become
actors, politicians who are deceptive and men and women who get
ahead in business by stepping on the little people, isn't it interesting
that the Son of God chose to be humble, and to be described as
a Lamb. The lamb is one of the most unimposing figures we have
in the animal kingdom.
Because of his humility and submission to the will of the Father,
Jesus was exalted. Phill. 2:5-11 tells us that every knee shall
bow at the name of Jesus. We should be proud and humbled to carry
the name of Jesus with us!
IV. Verse 3-His name dispels my guilt and fear, no other
name but Jesus; O how my soul delights to hear the charming name
of Jesus.Rom. 3:19-26, Matt. 14:23-27.
The guilt of sin can be a tremendous burden for us to bear, both now in this world and, of course, in the judgment to come. If we call upon the name of Jesus and do his will in our lives, we can be relieved of the guilt of sin and it's eternal consequences. Some, however, believe that the physical consequences of our sins will be taken away by Jesus. There is no harm in praying that he help us with these, but to ground our faith on the belief that we will not have to endure consequences because of some sin committed, is foolish. That promise is never made to us.
To have the ability to sing about this great physician and
to declare his name in song must be considered one of the greatest
gifts that have.
V. Verse 4-And when to that bright world above, we rise
to see our Jesus, we'll sing around the throne of love His name,
the name of Jesus. John 8:12, 12:35, 2 Cor. 4:4, 6, Rev. 21:10-11,
22-24, 15:3, 5:6-10
Jesus is the light. He is the light of this world and the light
in the world to come. To be able throughout eternity to sing the
name of Jesus is reward enough for those who truly love him.
VI. Chorus-Sweetest note in seraph song, sweetest name
on mortal tongue, sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus.
Luke 2:13-14, Eph. 5:19-20, Col. 3:16-17.