Acts 8: 9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which before-time in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one. 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.
[11] Satan can literally heal certain diseases. This last capability will lead us into our Bible study, for whenever it comes to the healing of diseases, it touches a sensitive nerve in people. No one loves to be sick or bedridden, and thus, some folks would be willing to do any, and everything just to be healed.
Chronic pain, cancers, and diabetes are diseases or conditions that cause persons to be on a regimen of drugs, and therefore, if it is known that a reputable healer is in town, many would not hesitate to go get healed. This fact can be certified by the mega congregations numbering in the many thousands, who often go to the “faith healers” of the day, even though for some unknown reason, those same healers were missing in action when Covid was ravaging the country.
Simon magus had built up a stellar reputation in the city in which he resided and he had won the respect and confidence of all, because when people would go to him for healing, he would deliver the goods on a regular basis. In other words, Simon Magus could be depended on, when folks ran into health issues.
Acts 8:11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!