FAITH FOR HEALING (Part III)

FAITH FOR HEALING (Part III)

In addition to spiritual redemption, physical healing is available to believers because of our faith-filled covenant with God.  However, many modern-day Christians now assume that the age of miracles has passed or was solely limited to the public earthly ministry of Jesus Christ and the early church apostles who walked daily with Him.  Since there is definite biblical evidence that the reverse of this assumption is true, and since miracles actually remain as a fundamental component of Christian ministry, what are the conditions that block or minimize their manifestation in our generation? 

Let’s logically and scripturally consider this issue.

Some believe that the availability of modern medicine results in a tendency for many to avoid seeking or praying for divine healing.  In a word, many conclude that health challenges will be addressed satisfactorily by their physicians.  The anecdotal evidence for this is etched in the memories of those in my own age-group.  Growing up, our parents possibly found the cost of regular doctor visits to be unaffordable.  As a result, they leaned more so on the Lord, on prayer, for the healing of their families.

Another limiting factor is the general erosion of faith due to the preaching of a diluted and humanistic gospel.  Many have developed ‘ala-carte faith’ – meaning they only believe segments of the scriptural record that seem appealing or plausible to them.

An additional problem is the failure of many to follow principles of holiness that are clearly required by Almighty God.  Since all of God’s promises are conditional, haphazard lifestyles serve to nullify the covenant, and our healing can be delayed or denied.

Finally, the end-time has produced a series of destructive frontal attacks by our satanic adversary.  In fact, I am convinced that believers are under greater emotional, physical and spiritual pressure than at any point in human history.

Since all of this sounds quite disappointing and depressing, so what is our solution?

In order to gain ultimate victory in and over this world system, we must purposefully tune out the world.  That is, we must be filled with the Spirit; we must walk in intimate and consecrated commitment to Christ; we must maintain authentic and loving relationships with those without and within the church; and, we must be found fully embracing the essential mission of the church, which is soul-winning.

I am fully persuaded that ALL of God’s promises are available and accessible to us when we give ALL of ourselves to Him.  Therefore, any failure to receive are never attributable to God, only to us.  Referring to the healing virtue that is present in Christ’s cross, the Apostle Peter penned these words: “Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.” (I Peter 2:24)

Faith is an indispensable requirement.  Prayerfully consider this divine telegram for you and me:  “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)

I conclude with my personal appeal to the grace and mercy of God. “Lord, I believe, help my unbelief.” (Mark 9L24)

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!