The Torch, Spring/Summer 2010

2 TORCH | Spring–Summer 2010 MURAT DOMKHOKOV | ISTOCKPHOTO J esus was a crowd favorite in the early days of His ministry — but not because of His teaching and preaching. His miracles captured the attention of multitudes, particularly His acts of healing: “And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought all their sick to Him and begged Him to let the sick just touch the edge of His cloak, and all who touched Him were healed” (Matt. 14:34–36). And when they discovered that sometimes lunch was provided, Jesus quickly became a superstar. We are no different. Americans are obsessed with the physical world and sensual pleasure, particularly in the area of our physical health. We are passionate about exercising and eating right. We expect “the norm” to be healthy, pain-free, disease-free lives. We never go to the doctor and ask why we feel so good or why our hearts are working so well. We assume that is the way our bodies are supposed to work. The Fight for Our Lives by William E. Brown, Ph.D. The battle for physical wellness and better health care consumes our focus and energy. But victory doesn’t lie in man-made systems.