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Introduction
Our God is the Almighty
one and His knowledge of us can be likened to that of a manufacturer of an
engine who knows all intricacies of the engine. As the Chief Architect of
our nature and/or the manufacturer of all parts of our body, (Ps
139:13-16) He knows what to do to any part that falls out of harmony at
any point in time. He wants toheal us, we only limit His power if we deny
His healing power today. We need His healing touch today more than as
obtained during Christ's like ministry and the apostolic age. Psalms
103:3-4 says… who healeth ALL thy Diseases…
A.
The original
state of man
The Bible in Psalms 139:14 says we are fearfully and wonderfully made. God
looked and considered the work He has just created and certified and
pronounced that, "it was very good" (Gen. 1:31). God originally created
man perfect; no ailment, no disability, no disease and no sickness. In His
own perfect image created He man (Gen. 1:27)
B.
The sources
of illness
The maxim that there is
"no curse without cause" is very relevant to our point of consideration
here since there is as well no sickness without source. Some sources of
illnesses are:
1. Sin:
Man was tempted, sinned and fell in the Garden of Eden Gen. 3:1-6; since
God could no longer dwell in man because of indwelling sin, the original
state of perfection was lost Ps 139:16. The presence of sin in man
implies the presence of the devil and his works and that means problems,
woes, sickness, afflictions, etc. since he, the devil, is the author of
them all and there is nothing good in him. Job 1:8-22; 2:6-10; Jn.
10:10; Lk. 13:14-17. Is God aware of this? Certainly Yes. Ps 139:16; and
He made provision for our restoration and set in motion from the
beginning the process of our regaining perfection by dealing and
destroying the root cause of our fall. I Jn 3:8; Col 1:27-28;Eph 4:11-13
2. Malnutrition:
Poor health due to inadequate intake of balanced diet.
3. Over-eating:
Overworking the systems of the body will break them down Prov. 23:21.
Here, overeating (gluttony) is likened to drunkenness. Also, overeating
of certain types of food could cause illness for instance intake of
excess fat and vitamins have been associated with some diseases. God
forbade his people from eating fat and blood Lev.7:25
4. Curses
and demonic attack:
Luke 13:16; Acts 13:9-11
5. Other
sources
can be through overwork, sleeplessness, restlessness, over-anxiety and
worries. Prov. 17:22, 15:13.
C.
Healing in
Jesus name
Our Lord Jesus Christ
died and rose again to guarantee us perfect redemption. Part of the
redemption package is our good health and power over sickness and disease
III John 2; Is. 53:4-5; Matt. 8:17; I Pet. 2:24; Lk 9:1-2. By redemption,
we have been brought back to our former position. However, because we
lost that position to Satan, he is not going to let go easily unless we
send him packing by violence! (Matt 11:12).
Ways of receiving our
healing
1. Prayer
by the sick person James 5:13, 16; Jn 14:13-14; Phil 2:9-11. Nothing
hinders the devil from trying you with a sickness and nothing stops you
from rejecting his offer and dispatching it back to him with the speed
of the Spirit of the Lord and the name Jesus. When you are ill, check
your life for sin. Confess and repent of it if there is sin, and
thereafter pray a prayer of healing for yourself and the result will
amaze you if you do all things by faith. II Kings 20:3-5
2. By
united or communal prayer of two or more brethren. Matt 18:19; James
5:16. This is why you need to belong to a Church near you.
3. By
laying hands on the sick person. Mark 16;17-18; Acts 9:17-18; Acts
28:8-9. This must be done with caution. Ensure you have consecrated your
life and you are living holy before laying hands on the sick. II Cor
8:5; Rom 12:1; 6:13.
4. Anointing
the sick with oil and prayer of faith by elders (in the faith of the
church). James 5:14-15, There should be no unscriptural ceremonies like
ritual washing, burning candles, holy water, putting on of cross, etc.
The Bible says the prayer of faith and nothing else. Mark 5:25-29.
D.
How to keep
your healing and remain healthy
1. You
must be born again Jn. 3:3-7; 16, 36. Note that healing is the
children's bread
2. After
salvation, you must live in obedience. Touch no sin anymore. Deut. 7:12,
15; Is. 1:18-20; Jn 5:14; James 4:7.
3. Worship
God continually in spirit and in truth. Jn. 4:24.
4. Fast
and pray often. Is 58:6, 8.
5. When
Satan tries you with illness, confess what the word of God says about
your healing and claim the promises. Confess strength at all times and
not weakness. I Cor 3:16-17; Joel 3:10.
CONCLUSION
The realm at which divine healing is operated is the realm of dominion.
God wants to take you there. To seek refuge at the doctors pharmacy at
every appearance of illness is not sinful but indicates you are still far
from where God wants you to be. Develop strong faith against sickness
today based on the Word of God and you will in no time find yourself
walking in the real of dominion. Call upon God first when any form of
illness strikes because He is the Great Doctor. If nothing else, ask that
He grants the Doctors wisdom and insight to help you, so that they would
not misdiagnose your illness nor threat you with the wrong medicine or
dosage. God works through them because he created the profession. He also
directs and teaches them.
MEMORY VERSE I PETER
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