Psalm 103:1-3; James 5:16; John 15:7
In today's discussion we will conclude our topical discussion on Divine Healing by highlighting some hindrance to healing and what steps that we can take toward healing.
Let's examine scripture and see what the Bible has to say on the subject matter; James 5:16 encourages us to confess our faults one to another and then pray because prayers of the righteous availeth much. Another hindrance is demonic oppression and bondage as recorded in Luke 13:11-13. Proverbs 3:5-8 presents fear and or anxiety as another hindrance to our healing, which encourages complete trust in the Lord and refrains from depending on our own understanding because God's ways and understanding far exceed ours. Mark 5:26 highlights past disappointments could have an affect on our present faith as it was with the woman with the issue of blood. Sometimes unbelieving or doubtful people can be an interference (Mark 10:48). What we are to do is increase our faith and persist even more, because it is our healing we seek. Then we have the misinterpretation of God's Word or taking traditions over biblical facts (Mark 3:1-5; 7:13). Did we seek the prayer of faith from the elders of the church (Mark11:22-24; James 5:14-16)? Is the church exercising its spiritual gift of healing as God intended (Acts 4:29-30)? Then there is our own unbelief and self-centered behavior (1 Corinthians 11:29-20). The question now becomes why pray for a healing if there is unbelief or the failure to remove self?
All healing is done according to God's will and whatever we ask God for and or do are to be aligned with His Will. With that being said let's see we can do in our healing process. The first step is to pray seeking God's healing as we are to have a right relationship with God and others (Matthew 6: 33; 1 Corinthian 11:27-30; James 5:16). Second, we are to seek Christ's presence in our lives as He gives the necessary faith needed in all situations (Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 12:9; Philippians 2:13). The third thing we can do is submerge our lives with God's Word as He sends forth His Word to heal (John 15:7; Romans 10:7; Psalm 107:20). What we know about God's Word is that it will be fulfilled as He watches over His promises (Jeremiah 1:12). The other fact is that God always keep His promise. Fourth, we are to call for prayers of faith from the elders of the church with the anointing of oil, prayers from family members and friends (James 5:14-16). Fifth, we are to expect a miracle by trusting in God's healing powers (Matthew 7:8; 19:26). If we pray and ask God to heal us, then expect it. The sixth step is to rejoice whether we are healed in this life or in our other life; just simply rejoice (Philippians 4:4; 11-13). God's timing is not ours. If healing is delayed, then ask ourselves what changes God wants to make in our lives. This is because God always see what we do not. The last two things we can do is to remain in prayer and faithful to God, knowing that God's delay is not necessarily a no, but is testing our faith and commitment to Him as He has a greater purpose in mind for us for His glory. As God's children He will never forsake nor leave us. All of what has been said is to coincide with proper medical care as it is approved in scripture (Matthew 9:12; Luke 10:34).
The purpose of these two lesson discussions were to enlighten and bring into remembrance what scripture has to say on healing. God is still healing!
Comments are welcome.
Author's contact:
wwhite@goodshepherdwritingandpublishing.com,
http://willie-writing.blogspot.com, Facebook.com, Twitter.com.
In today's discussion we will conclude our topical discussion on Divine Healing by highlighting some hindrance to healing and what steps that we can take toward healing.
Let's examine scripture and see what the Bible has to say on the subject matter; James 5:16 encourages us to confess our faults one to another and then pray because prayers of the righteous availeth much. Another hindrance is demonic oppression and bondage as recorded in Luke 13:11-13. Proverbs 3:5-8 presents fear and or anxiety as another hindrance to our healing, which encourages complete trust in the Lord and refrains from depending on our own understanding because God's ways and understanding far exceed ours. Mark 5:26 highlights past disappointments could have an affect on our present faith as it was with the woman with the issue of blood. Sometimes unbelieving or doubtful people can be an interference (Mark 10:48). What we are to do is increase our faith and persist even more, because it is our healing we seek. Then we have the misinterpretation of God's Word or taking traditions over biblical facts (Mark 3:1-5; 7:13). Did we seek the prayer of faith from the elders of the church (Mark11:22-24; James 5:14-16)? Is the church exercising its spiritual gift of healing as God intended (Acts 4:29-30)? Then there is our own unbelief and self-centered behavior (1 Corinthians 11:29-20). The question now becomes why pray for a healing if there is unbelief or the failure to remove self?
All healing is done according to God's will and whatever we ask God for and or do are to be aligned with His Will. With that being said let's see we can do in our healing process. The first step is to pray seeking God's healing as we are to have a right relationship with God and others (Matthew 6: 33; 1 Corinthian 11:27-30; James 5:16). Second, we are to seek Christ's presence in our lives as He gives the necessary faith needed in all situations (Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 12:9; Philippians 2:13). The third thing we can do is submerge our lives with God's Word as He sends forth His Word to heal (John 15:7; Romans 10:7; Psalm 107:20). What we know about God's Word is that it will be fulfilled as He watches over His promises (Jeremiah 1:12). The other fact is that God always keep His promise. Fourth, we are to call for prayers of faith from the elders of the church with the anointing of oil, prayers from family members and friends (James 5:14-16). Fifth, we are to expect a miracle by trusting in God's healing powers (Matthew 7:8; 19:26). If we pray and ask God to heal us, then expect it. The sixth step is to rejoice whether we are healed in this life or in our other life; just simply rejoice (Philippians 4:4; 11-13). God's timing is not ours. If healing is delayed, then ask ourselves what changes God wants to make in our lives. This is because God always see what we do not. The last two things we can do is to remain in prayer and faithful to God, knowing that God's delay is not necessarily a no, but is testing our faith and commitment to Him as He has a greater purpose in mind for us for His glory. As God's children He will never forsake nor leave us. All of what has been said is to coincide with proper medical care as it is approved in scripture (Matthew 9:12; Luke 10:34).
The purpose of these two lesson discussions were to enlighten and bring into remembrance what scripture has to say on healing. God is still healing!
Comments are welcome.
Author's contact:
wwhite@goodshepherdwritingandpublishing.com,
http://willie-writing.blogspot.com, Facebook.com, Twitter.com.
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