Note 5 at Lu 5:25: This healing, like most of the healing Jesus produced (Mt 8:3, 20:34; Mr 1:31; Lu 8:44, 13:13; and Joh 5:9), was instantaneous. There were two instances where healing was manifested gradually (Mr 8:23-25 and Lu 17:12-14). Therefore, at times, God does heal gradually. However, in both of these instances, the healing was complete within an hour. Therefore, we see that God's best is instantaneous or near-instantaneous manifestations of healing. Many people do receive gradual healing over long periods of time, but that's because of their faith (Mt 9:29-30). However long we have to believe, it is worth it. None of us should feel discouraged or condemned because of a long manifestation period, but we also should not be content to allow sickness in our bodies one minute longer than necessary. Jesus is our example, and we can receive instantaneous healing (Joh 14:12).