Why does the Lord heal us? I believe it is to bless us...and those we tell. This increases our faith, and makes us aware of the power that is available to us as children of the most high God. It is to show the awesome power he has-Jesus is the same yesterday, today, & tomorrow! It is us, sadly who have changed...but I digress-a young girl, age 7 was suffering from a painful physical problem that her Dr. had never before seen in a child so young. It was correctable only by surgical intervention. Her mother prayed the night before surgery for the Lord to heal her. The next day when the surgeon prepared to operate he could find no sign whatsoever of the girl's severe physical problem. It was gone! He took the young girl & her mom out to lunch, where the young lady asked him where he attended church. He confessed he should, but did not. At this the young girl told him that Jesus died for him, that he might have everlasting life & by the time she had finished explaining the miracle of salvation the Dr. was in tears. He prayed to accept Christ right then & there in the restaurant. Why do you suppose that young girl was afflicted...and...healed...possibly to evidence the power of a holy God, and the love of a forgiving God?
Pentecost Sunday is almost here. As I said, it us that has changed-not God. He sent his Holy Spirit on Pentecost, just as he said he would-to help us. The Holy Spirit is a person-the third person in the Godhead. He lives within each of us who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. Yet, we live as if nothing has really happened short of our getting our pass to get into heaven. The power of God almighty resides within every believer, ready to be accessed & utilized for our help-in healing, in protection, in provision. The Holy Spirit is the "fire in our belly" that moves us to great things in God-IF we respond to him-he is a gentleman & will never force himself upon us. It is our choice to respond to him and accept that powerful help just as it was our choice to accept his offer of salvation. Just as King David told Jonathan's son he had a place at the king's table so do we. That means we may partake of ALL God has for us.
Has God spoken to you? He has...if you think not, you haven't listened! He speaks to each believer & the word says "my sheep know my voice". The Word says "God is no respecter of persons"-he offers all the rights, privileges, and spiritual gifts to every believer.
As you reflect on the miraculous healing of a 7 year old girl who had the wisdom to tell the Dr. about Jesus and as Pentecost approaches - where the world received the part of God that would remain with us after Jesus went to reign at the Father's side - ask the Lord if there is more of him you haven't partaken of & listen for his answer. His word says that the spirit will be poured out upon all flesh & there will be signs & wonders-there will be dreams & visions...and so there are!
Romans 8:14 "For all who are led by the spirit of God are sons of God" If God's Spirit is not leading us each day in our words, thoughts, actions, decisions & behaviors...we are in need of an "adjustment". If we act according to the word of God, following his direction & admonitions, we simply cannot and will not fail.
Bible Challenge: Look up in your concordance Holy Spirit, Spirit of God, & Spirit of the Lord. Reading the entire context of the verses he may show you fresh new things you never saw before-because he loves you & he desires to bless you.
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