Healing 10-Conclusion-Is My Disease Covered?

      For the last nine weeks, I have endeavored to share with you why it is God's will for you to be healed.
      In conclusion, to be able to stand strong in your healing, you must first understand that as a Christian, you have been made righteous by the blood of Jesus, which means you are in right standing with Him. Secondly, if you understand you are righteous but you have unconfessed sin in your life, you are opening the door for the curse of sickness to come on you. If you will confess your sin to God, however, you can regain your boldness to stand against the sickness. No matter what you have done, if you ask for forgiveness, you will receive it! (We've all done some dumb stuff!!) Some other factors that can also affect  healing are proper nutrition and rest and walking in love.
     So, Christ has redeemed (rescued, ransomed) us from the curse, and He would not have redeemed us if he wanted us to be sick. As outlined in several reliable translations of Deuteronomy 28, here is what we are redeemed from:
                                                                                            

Cancer	Uncertainty or dread
Liver Disease	Panic attacks
Consumption (tuberculosis)	Lingering, prolonged illnesses
Pestilence	Extreme burning  (violent, fiery heat)
Cold and infections	The botch (boils burning sores, ulcers, abscesses)
Blindness	Wasting, infectious diseases
Inflammation	The Scab  (eczema, malignant scabs, festering sores)
Recurrent fevers	The Itch (scurvy,  vitamin deficiencies)
Skin eruptions (allergies)	Confusion of heart  (fear, panic)
Hemorrhoids	Oppression  (disquieted minds)
Severe burning fevers	Swellings in the body, sores and piles
Tumors	Any extraordinary plagues
Mildew (jaundice)	Sorrowful heart (depression)
Madness	Plagues of your offspring (genetic ailments)
Flu & streptococcus	All the disease of Egypt that you are afraid of

And EVERYTHING ELSE that is not named in the book--it doesn't even have to have a name!

         Healing is yours......it belongs to you! Decide today never to accept sickness in your body! Resist it with all that is in you! You are redeemed, and you are healed!

Scripture Links:

Galatians 3:13; I John 1:9; Deuteronomy 28:15-45 

Check the Hope-Network archives for other powerful nuggets from the Word on healing.

To Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior:

(Sinner's Prayer) Dear God, I am a sinner. I need a savior. I need Jesus. I believe Jesus died for my sins and rose on the third day. I ask Jesus now to come into my heart and to become Lord over my life. Satan has no more power over me. I say with my mouth that Jesus is Lord. Father, help me to live for you, and thank you for saving me. John 3:16.

Healing 9 - What's in a Name?

         Growing up, when we sometimes encountered conflict with one of our playmates we would say, "Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names will never hurt me." Remember that? Well, I later learned words spoken over us or about us can possibly be detrimental.

         God's Word says so many good things about us--it produces life in us. We are made in His image and after His likeness, so the eternal names that describe His character and His nature describe who He is to us and what He has provided for us. For example, He is:

• Jehovah Jireh - the Lord our provider - He sees ahead and meets our needs.
• Jehovah Nissi - the Lord our banner (victory). We always win with Him.
• Jehovah M'Kaddesh - the One who sanctifies us and makes us clean
• Jehovah Shalom - the Lord our peace - His peace can rule in our hearts all the time.
• Jehovah Shammah - the Lord who is present - His is always there when we need Him.
• Jehovah Raah - the Lord our Shepherd - He will lead us in the paths we should go in.
• Jehovah Sabaoth - the Lord of hosts - He will protect us, fight our battles and deliver us.

        And this list is not exhaustive. So, if God is all these things to us, then He wouldn't leave off Jehovah Rapha, our healer. He is the One who makes us whole. He is the Almighty God that does not change!

Scripture Links:     

 Genesis 22:14; Exodus 17:15-16; Leviticus 20:8; Judges 6:24; Ezekiel 48:35; Psalm 23; II Kings 3:14

To Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior:

(Sinner's Prayer) Dear God, I am a sinner. I need a savior. I need Jesus. I believe Jesus died for my sins and rose on the third day. I ask Jesus now to come into my heart and to become Lord over my life. Satan has no more power over me. I say with my mouth that Jesus is Lord. Father, help me to live for you, and thank you for saving me. John 3:16.

Healing 8 - With Long Life He Will Satisfy

       Many were saddened by the recent untimely death of recording artist, actress, producer and model Whitney Houston. She was clearly gifted by God.  

       Although the details surrounding her departure are still unfolding and we don't know all the whys, we must remember that we still serve a good and a gracious God who has promised us long life. One translation of Psalm 91:16 says He will reward us with long life and He will save us.

       The apostle Paul had to decide whether or not he wanted to stay on earth or go to be with the Lord. It was a hard decision for him, because he knew what lay ahead. Although he said to be with Christ was far better, he decided to stay on earth until he had finished his course---the work God had ordained for him to complete. He had a choice, and so do we.

       We are all gifted by God and were created to fulfill a specific purpose. So as front liners, let us be good soldiers and finish our tours of duty. Let us fight the good fight of faith. (It is a good fight, because we are on the winning side!)  

       Decide today to be like Moses was in his old age: His eyes were still strong, his body was strong and he still had a spring in his step! Or, how about Job? His flesh was like a young child’s---he returned to the days of his youth! What did Abraham do? He died in a good, old age, full of years, satisfied with life. And David, the man after God's own heart, died at a ripe, old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, honor and respect.

     Also, for those of us who choose to stay and fight, God has promised us crowns of righteousness---that's good news! 

     He has promised us long life...decide today not be denied. Be healed, and God bless you.

Scripture Links:

Psalm 91:16; Philippians 1:22-24; II Timothy 4:5, 7-9; Deuteronomy 34:7; Job 33:25; Genesis 25:8; I Chronicles 29:26-28

To Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior:

(Sinner's Prayer) Dear God, I am a sinner. I need a savior. I need Jesus. I believe Jesus died for my sins and rose on the third day. I ask Jesus now to come into my heart and to become Lord over my life. Satan has no more power over me. I say with my mouth that Jesus is Lord. Father, help me to live for you, and thank you for saving me.  John 3:16.

Healing 7 - The Good Shepherd

      I learned the twenty-third Psalm as a child, but I had no idea who my Shepherd was. Years later I began to discover who He is to me.

       He:

• knows me, and knows me by name
• feeds me and sees that my needs are met
• leads and guides me in right paths
• restores my soul and provides rest and tranquility for me
• never leaves me and comes after me if I am lost 
• provides comfort and healing for me when I need it
• pulls me out and delivers me from danger 
• shows goodness and mercy to me
• is willing to give His life for me, (which He did)

    With our Shepherd there is no lack, but overwhelming abundance for us in every area of our lives. He takes such good care of us. 
     We don’t want for forgiveness, righteousness or fellowship with Him. We don't want for strength in our souls, peace in our minds or health in our bodies. 
    The condition of the sheep is a reflection of his shepherd. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Let's stick close to Him.

Scripture Links:

Psalm 23; John 21:15-17; Matthew 10:7-8; Luke 15:3-7; John 10:11

To Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior:

(Sinner's Prayer) Dear God, I am a sinner. I need a savior. I need Jesus. I believe Jesus died for my sins and rose on the third day. I ask Jesus now to come into my heart and to become Lord over my life. Satan has no more power over me. I say with my mouth that Jesus is Lord. Father, help me to live for you, and thank you for saving me. John 3:16.