Testimony of Healing Shared at the April 11 Healing Service

At the Healing Service held on April 11 at Tokyo Antioch Church, a testimony was shared regarding the recovery of the grandfather of Ms. Nobue Saito.

At the age of 92, he suffered from dementia and went missing, later being found and taken into protective custody by the police. At that time, he was discovered to have not only a fractured neck but also a burst fracture of the thoracic spine, requiring surgery. Doctors explained that they had never performed such a surgery on someone of his age and that the outcome was uncertain.

The church prayed earnestly for the success of the operation. After surgery, he experienced severe complications, including difficulty swallowing, and was unable to take food or water by mouth. Doctors indicated that even with institutional care, recovery would be unlikely.

His family began preparing to care for him at home until the end of his life. However, as Ms. Saito read the Bible in tears, she received words such as, “The Lord protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken,” and “The prayer of faith will heal the sick,” which led her to pray earnestly for his healing.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, updates were received by phone. Initially, he received nutrition through a nasal tube in the morning and evening, but was gradually able to eat blended food at lunchtime. Within a week, the feeding tube was removed, and he was able to eat three meals a day by mouth.

He regained strength and began walking again. After being discharged two months later, he clearly prayed, “I will serve You.” Though he had previously had a speech impairment since childhood, his speech also improved.

His case was later presented at a medical conference. He lived in good health afterward and passed away peacefully at the age of 94.