Acts 9:34
And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
Acts 9:34
Peter’s declaration to Aeneas—“Jesus Christ maketh thee whole”—is more than a declaration of healing; it is a proclamation of the gospel’s center. The command to arise and make thy bed emphasizes immediate obedience and restoration to daily life. The scene demonstrates the power of Jesus’ name to effect transformation, illustrating how faith responds to divine initiative. The call to action—arise and make thy bed—connects spiritual healing with a renewed call to ordinary responsibility, work, and daily routines. The miracle becomes a catalyst for broader witness in the region as Aeneas experiences physical healing, and people in the area turn to the Lord.
This passage centers the person and work of Jesus Christ as the source of healing and salvation. It shows the apostolic authority to speak in Jesus’ name and the integrative nature of salvation: healing leads to worship, and the transformed life testifies to the living Christ.
Practically, when you pray for healing, expect action and responsibility to follow. Encourage a holistic response: physical healing paired with spiritual renewal, and practical steps to re-engage daily life—work, family, community service. Encourage patients and caregivers to keep living with purpose and gratitude, even as healing unfolds in God’s timing.
Cross-References: James 5:14-16; Mark 5:34-36; Matthew 9:28-30; John 14:12