Clinging to these truths!

One of the great theologians debate is whether or not it is Jesus' will to heal the sick.

I am believing it is, but the enemy does not want us to be free! He comes to kill, steal and destroy. I believe everything in our lives is much more spiritual than we might think…..including illnesses, oppression and so on. He wants to stop us from having a strong faith by feeding us doubt,  or entering in when we are weak or have dealt with any level of trauma. We can then develop strongholds which keep us from God's truth.

Definition of a stronghold is a lie the enemy feeds us, that keeps us from giving Jesus the very thing we need freedom of.

A common example is if I hand over my fear, then God will certainly give me the very thing I am fearful of, or if I surrender my children to Jesus then he will take them. These are lie based beliefs the enemy preys on to keep us from freedom. 

I am working hard at handing over EVERY area of my life to Him. It is hard and scary…..but I have to remember that He is a good God. He promises to give us a hope and a future. The enemy wants to steal our hope and future so it probably comes down to who we are going to believe.

"The holy spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control."

Galatians 5:22-23 NLT

Joy and Peace are the opposite of depression, despair, fear. 

I have to believe God's word, not the one who comes to kill, steal and destroy. The patience is the hard part. 

Another scripture that is great for me is,

"God does not give me a spirit of fear, but of power, and love and a sound mind."

This is His word, so although I am experiencing symptoms and it is true that I am, it is not THE TRUTH. His word is truth.

I think a large number of Christians think "Well, I know God can heal, but He probably won't"

This is not faith. Faith requires belief in a God that can and will deliver on his promises. There are tons of scriptures that state God wants to heal us, free us from bondage and that if our hearts are aligned with His that whatever we pray for He will give us, but I think this requires BOLD faith in todays world. I have been guilty of reading scripture as words, not emphasizing the power and life in his words.

Then Jesus told them, I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don't doubt, you can do all things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, "May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea; and it will happen."

Matthew 21:21 NLT

We read these, but do we believe it? I know I struggle with doubt, but day by day I am working on my faith.

I understand there are difference opinions in theology and that some will not agree with me , and of course that is ok.  I am choosing the theory that contains more hope.

A prayer made in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.

JAMES 5:15 NLT

He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the Chastisement that brought us peace, and with His wounds we are healed.

1 PETER 2:24

Iniquities is sickness. If Jesus is the same today, yesterday and tomm then I am choosing to believe he wants to heal me.

For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal; declares the Lord.

Jeremiah 30:17 

So with this I am boldly clinging to the belief that the Lord is going to heal me, and I am trying to rest in Him and surrender it all regardless. It's hard, but this is where I am at.