Healings and miracles

Chapter 6 in the Institute Manual tells about some of Christ's first healings, including the Nobleman's son, a leper, Peter's mother-in-law, and a palsied man whose sins he also forgave.
The miracles Jesus performed were an evidence of His messiahship.
He did them because of the faith of those who believed on Him.
They were performed out of compassion for the suffering.
They fulfilled the messanic prophecies.
Most significantly the miracles testified to the divinity of the Son of God.
There were two kinds of healings: (1) physical maladies, (2) spiritual maladies.

"The greatest miracles I see today are not necessarily the healing of sick bodies, but the greatest miracles I see are the healing of sick souls, those who are sick in soul and spirit and are downhearted and distraught. . . . We are reaching out to all such, because they are precious in the sight of the Lord, and we want no one to feel that they are forgotten. . . .

"You cannot lift another soul until you are standing on higher ground than he is. You must be sure, if you would rescue the man, that you yourself are setting the example of what you would have him be. You cannot light a fire in another soul unless it is burning in your own soul. (Lee, "Stand Ye in Holy Places," p. 123.)

There are physical healings performed today, but usually they are private and not much talked about. The manual reminds us that the greatest miracles happening today are when "natural" men and women (see Mosiah 3:19) are transformed into sons and daughters of God. It says: "Is there a greater witness of Christ's divinity than the testimonies of people who have given up a worldly way of life to follow Him?

"Think about the following:
Have you felt the healing power of Christ in your own life?
Have you felt a forgiveness of sin?
Are there still sins holding you back from lifting others to higher ground?
Could you, through study, prayer, and fasting, obtain added strength from Jesus Christ to receive the miracle of forgiveness?"

Referring to my previous post, both of the two people I wrote about are what I see as prime examples of Christlike people. They stand on high ground because of who they are inside as well as how they live their lives. They do not wear their goodness to be seen nor do they set out to deliberately impress people - they are just good people inside and out. They live the teachings of Christ. Miracles can happen through people like them.