HEALING IS FOR TODAY... PART 2

The Spirit of Wisdom Ministries is dedicated to spreading the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. There are benefits and consequences to our decision to accept Jesus into our hearts and lives, aren't there? Last week we started a series of just one of the many benefits. “Healing is for Today” - is not just a good title to a message, my friends. It is a blessing and benefit of salvation through Jesus Christ and what he did for us on the cross. The Bible is very clear about that. Yet, there seems to be doubt, unbelief and confusion regarding this very important subject. Let's explore this a bit. But first, let me welcome everyone to your 24/7 online church service. We exclude no one from entering this place.

I am going to repeat two scriptures we used last week. Believe me, they bear repeating. The first is our foundational scripture for this series, Isaiah 53:5. This scripture referring to the only begotten son of God, Jesus Christ of Nazareth was written seven-hundred and twelve years before the birth of Jesus. But my oh my – what a prophesy that has come true! Isaiah 53:5 says:

“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: The chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

The salvation God offers us through his son Jesus is a complete salvation, my friends. A completed work that saves our souls and heals our bodies and our spirit. What a wonderful God we serve. The second scripture we are repeating and focusing on this week is Psalms 103:2-3:

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.”

It always amazes me when people relate to me they believe God forgave all their sins but the same people say that they do not believe healing is for today. If that is true, we would have to take the second half of this Psalm and tear it out of the Bible and throw it away. What do you think God would think of that?

The truth is there is plenty of blame to go around when it comes to unbelief. Man from the beginning of time has either questioned or disputed who God is, what he has done for us and whether the Bible is even true or not. The sad part of all of this is that even the churches as we know them today are not guiltless of these charges, are they? Why do you say that, Bro. Bob? Because, unfortunately it is true. Organized religion is broken up into denominations, each one with its own seminaries, teaching their own views in opposition to each other regarding matters of faith and doctrine. This includes whether healing is even still a valid teaching. This is an abomination to God.

You know folks, often times healing and faith are linked together and in fact all the teachings of God should be accepted by faith, shouldn't they? We as believers should never go by just what we see, hear or feel, because most things we see in the world today is in direct opposition to the Word of God. Faith in God and his word (The Bible) will lead and guide us to a great result for our lives. I guess if faith is so important, regarding our belief in God and his ways, we should find out how faith comes our way shouldn't we? Turn with me to Romans 10:17:

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.”

And therein lies the rub, my friends. This ministry has stated more than once we will only give to you the divine Word of truth that God gives to us. The reason for this is to build your faith in God through his son, Jesus Christ. God has revealed to us through his Word that healing is for today. Scripture after scripture proves this to be correct. That is why we challenge and yes, even condemn false teaching in this area. We look around us and we see believer after believer who are sick in body or mind and have no idea, no faith, and not even a concept that Jesus bore their sickness and disease for them. That Jesus took stripes on his back for their healing is not even remotely known to them. Ladies and gentlemen, millions of believers all over the world have no faith to be healed because they are taught in their churches that healing passed away with Jesus and is not for today. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. But, if they do not hear the truth of the word regarding healing, how will they be healed? My advice – consider removing yourself from any church that doesn't teach healing or that doesn't build your faith by preaching the Word of God regarding this subject. But hold on, there are also denominations that teach healing but link it with money, works and even condemnation on those who are not healed and that also is an abomination to God.

The truth is salvation is a personal relationship. The Word of God will speak to you personally. There are many good pastors and churches that will help you in these areas, but bottom line – it is up to you to search out what is true. Ask God to give you eyes to see and ears to hear. Because salvation is a personal relationship, we as believers have no right to judge others regarding healing. Why is one person receiving their healing while another isn't? The truth is no one but God knows. The “faith people” will tell you it is because of your lack of faith that you did not receive your healing. Really? How do they know? You know, Jesus wherever he went healed many people without one time questioning their faith. To be sure, there were times when he stated they had great faith, but many more times he did not.

The judgmental people will say it is because of a particular sin in your life that is keeping you from your healing. That may be so, but let's check out God's point of view in John 9:1-3:

“And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: But that the works of God should be made manifest in him."

The apostles were quite sure sin was in the blind man's life. But Jesus said, not so. Later on, the man was healed to the glory of God. The point to be made here is this - Healing is for today. Because of Jesus and the finished work of the cross; why, when, where or how the manifestation of that healing comes is not up to us. Therefore, we have no business judging or condemning those who are not walking in their healing yet. Do not let our own self righteousness drive God's people out of our churches. Rather, encourage them. God loves them and their healing is on the way. If all of our churches taught the truth of the Word, faith would be built and many more people would receive their healing. Our prayer for you is that you receive your healing. We are believing with you and for you. Don't give up!! Speak the Word of God to yourself. Call the devil a liar and don't listen to anyone who tells you healing is not for today. To be continued..........

God Bless You,
Bro. Bob