In every generation, God raises voices that echo His heartbeat with clarity, conviction, and compassion. The Compassionate Healer by Dr. Venkat Potana is one such voice for our time. This is not merely a book about miracles—it is a sacred journey into the living presence of Jesus Christ, whose healing touch reaches far beyond the pages of Scripture. Dr. Potana does not approach these accounts with academic detachment, nor does he sensationalize the supernatural. Instead, he invites the reader into a faithful, reverent, and Spirit-breathed exploration of the healing ministry of Christ—rooted in Scripture, enriched by history, and illuminated by the Spirit. What emerges is not just a record of divine acts, but a revelation of the divine heart.

What makes this volume especially significant is its fusion of theological depth and pastoral insight. It speaks equally to the mind and the soul. Dr. Potana is not content with explaining the miracles—he presses the reader to respond to them. He gently provokes us to confront our own need for healing—not only in body, but in memory, in identity, and in faith. Each miracle is examined in context, yet applied prophetically to our present struggles: isolation, chronic disappointment, guilt, shame, and spiritual paralysis. This is the rare kind of writing that is both doctrinally sound and spiritually combustible. It challenges the dry intellect and comforts the wounded spirit. You do not merely learn about Jesus the Healer—you meet Him in these pages.

As a theologian, I value its careful handling of the biblical text. As a pastor, I appreciate its heart for the suffering. And as a believer, I felt my own faith rekindled through its pages. Dr. Potana's voice is one of those rare gifts to the Church—rooted in Scripture, shaped by prayer, and carried by the burden to see people whole again. If your faith has grown weary, if you have prayed and seen no change, if you are longing to believe again that Jesus heals today—this book will speak to you. I commend The Compassionate Healer to you with joy and confidence. Read it slowly. Reflect deeply. And be open: not just to insight, but to encounter.

— Rev. Dr. Elijah Mathews
Professor of Biblical Theology