Matthew 12:15-21 He Healed Them All

But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. Many followed Him, and He healed them all, and warned them not to tell who He was. This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: "Behold, My Servant whom I have chosen; My Beloved in whom  my soul is well-pleased; I will put  my Spirit upon Him, and He shall proclaim justice to the Gentiles." He will not quarrel, nor cry out; nor will anyone hear His voice in the streets." A battered reed He will not break off, and a smoldering wick He will not put out, until He leads justice to victory." And in His name the Gentiles will hope." [Matthew 12:15‭-‬21 NASB]

Aware of the plot to kill Him, Jesus moved on. He wasn't afraid, and didn't go into hiding, considering the crowds were still able to follow Him. No doubt, He could have hidden Himself entirely if He had chosen to do so.

It is more likely that He withdrew so that the religious leaders wouldn't hinder His ministry.

There are a few special occasions where the Bible records that Jesus "healed them all".

This should not be used to create a doctrine that Jesus will heal everybody. The fact is Jesus didn't heal everybody in Israel, nor did He heal everybody He met. It only means that on this one occasion, He demonstrated His compassion by healing all who came to Him.

I believe that Jesus still heals. The gifts of God are irrevocable (Romans 11:29), and the gift of healing is still valid. I believe that we should pray for healing.

I am also aware of the reality that not everyone is supernaturally healed. I don't know why, but I do know that it would be a mistake to attribute a lack of healing to a lack of faith.

Timothy, who is named an apostle (though not one of the twelve), was frequently ill (1 Timothy 5:23). Paul prayed for a healing and was told, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” [2 Corinthians 12:9 NASB]

My point is not to weaken your faith regarding healing, but to help you avoid stepping into a trap.

I have heard it preached that the only reason people are not healed is because they lack faith. I have heard a preacher boast that he never gets sick because his faith is so strong. Ah, the arrogance!

I have also seen Christians who believe that message struggle, unnecessarily, with doubt and self-condemnation because of their own lack of healing. I have listened to them lament as they say, "Why am I not good enough to be healed?" They begin to doubt God's love. No matter what, you can be sure that God loves you more than you will ever know. As for being good enough, we know that all of God's blessing are by His grace, and not our own merit. 

I do know that God heals. I have witnessed miraculous healings. The Bible says "Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him." [James 5:14-15 NASB]

I have no answer as to why some people are healed and others are not. It is not based on merit, nor is it based entirely on faith. One day we will know even as we are known. Until then let us trust God in all things, and in all of our trials and circumstances.