Jesus ministered a lad who had injured himself in a fall. [1]
Jesus believed that real harm could not befall him, as he trusted in his heavenly Father's overcare and had absolute confidence in the friendly nature of the entire universe. [2] Represent the Father's kingdom with trust in nonresistance and mercy, ministering to those in need and upholding social justice. [3] "The wise man universalizes his heart, recompensing injury with kindness to win others' love.". [4] Jesus used material means in healing the injured boy at Pella to teach his followers not to despise alternative methods in curing illnesses. [5]