Have you ever wondered
whether your physical condition is beyond the scope of full recovery and
healing? Faced with an impossible situation, the Lord presented an
important truth and a challenge to the faith of Jeremiah, the prophet.
This is the Word of the Lord: “BEHOLD, I AM THE LORD, THE GOD OF ALL
FLESH. IS THERE ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR ME?” (Jeremiah 32:27) There
is nothing – absolutely nothing – that is too difficult for THE ONE “who is
able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.” (Ephesians
3:20)
An amazing story about
the miraculous healing power of God was first reported in an issue of “Time
Magazine” on April 10, 1995.
Elisabeth Jernigan is
the beloved daughter of Betsy and Lennie Jernigan of North Carolina, USA.
When she was just months old Elisabeth’s parents noticed her right eyelid
weakening, then drooping as the pupil become fixed in place. Her
grandfather, a Harvard University trained surgeon, was worried and advised her
parents to take Elisabeth to an ophthalmologist. The ophthalmologist
referred them to a pediatrician and the pediatrician to a neurologist.
Elisabeth was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Exploratory surgery
removed part of the tumor from the nerve that controls the right eye, but it
was too dangerous to remove it all. The pathology report came back with
the worst news of all. Elisabeth had an extremely rare malignant
meningioma which typically resulted in the death of anyone who had ever had
it. The prognosis was for continued growth of the tumor, eventual
paralysis and certain death.
Elisabeth’s parents
started praying; their friends prayed; their church prayed. They prayed
that Elisabeth might be healed, but also for the ability to accept her death if
healing was not God’s will. Elisabeth’s surgeon grandfather didn’t have
the faith to pray for healing, but he did pray for wisdom in selecting doctors,
and the ability to get through the inevitable suffering.
Elisabeth’s condition
deteriorated as expected. Fluid began accumulating on her brain, although
the doctors repeatedly relieved it with a large needle. Elisabeth grew
lethargic and nauseated. It was agreed that there would be further
surgery, to insert shunts that would drain the fluid.
The evening before her
surgery, the family gathered as their minister anointed Elisabeth with oil and
prayed for her healing. That same night, the doctor had to remove so much
thick, infected fluid from her brain that he postponed the operation for a few
days. However, he returned 12 hours later and was completely baffled to
find that there was virtually no more infected fluid.
During the surgery,
the doctor decided to make a last-ditch effort to remove the rest of her
tumor. Removing the section of nerve
that the cancer had invaded would leave Elisabeth blind in her right eye but
would offer a slim hope of survival. However, when the surgeon went into
Elisabeth’s brain, he could not find the lesion. He removed the nerve
section as planned, but when the pathology tests came back it reported that
there were no cancer cells. Regular cat scans since then have revealed no
evidence of a tumor.
Doctors describe what
happened to Elisabeth as a “spontaneous resolution.” Elisabeth’s family rightfully
calls it a “miracle.” In June 1995, Elisabeth turned 13.
Elisabeth’s father, Lennie, said “In the years ahead, if you happen to
see a young girl walking down the street with her right eye permanently closed,
please don’t think that some tragedy has befallen her and extend your sympathy.
Instead have cheerful thoughts, knowing that the Holy Spirit dwells in
her, and our God is powerful, benevolent and magnificent.”
WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE
SERVE!
Jeremiah, the prophet,
discovered the key to divine intervention. It is quite simple.
Since God actually inhabits the praises of His people, HEARTFELT
WORSHIP brings His supernatural presence – and targets His awesome power –
on any of our natural conditions or circumstances. (Psalm 22:3) Why not try
the Jeremiah strategy? Instead of blaming God for his troubles, Jeremiah
worshipped Him: “Ah, LORD GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the
earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard
for You.” (Jeremiah 32:17)
Our faith is both
manifested and measured during the elapsed time between our call and God’s
answer. So wait on Him. Worship Him. Trust Him. God certainly
answers prayer.
Hold fast to this
encouraging Rhema from The Great Physician: “And it shall come to pass,
that before they call, I will answer; and while they are
yet speaking, I will hear.” (Isaiah 65:24)
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed and please (above all else)
MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET YOUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!
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