Attica Assembly of God

Divine Healing

 		  

by John T. Maempa 

© Copyrighted by the General Council of the Assemblies of God and Used by Permission.

Take heart.  There is hope, and there is help. 

Divine healing is one of the wonderful promises of

God's Word.

     More than likely  you've heard stories of God's miraculous healing touch.  You

may even know someone who has been healed by God.  But right now, when

you're down for the count, it may seem little to hold on to.  But don't give up.

     One of the hard (and sometimes painful) realities of life is that our bodies

aren't perfect.  They are subject to pain, disease, and deterioration.  It's all part of

 the process of life.  

     It wasn't intended to be that way at first.  When God created the first man and

woman (Adam and Eve) the plan was heavenly- there would be no sickness,

suffering or death. However, God also gave them the power to make moral

choices.  When they disobeyed God's commands and gave in to Satan's

temptation in the Garden of Eden, God's perfect plan was marred by sin.  This

event which introduced sin into the world is known as the fall of man.  Since then

every human being is subject to the damaging effects of the Fall, part of which

is our physical frailty.

      But the 'first sin' did not surprise God.  He knew it would happen.  Before the

earth was formed, God already had a plan in mind both for man's salvation from sin

and for healing.  In Old Testament times God promised the Israelites, "I am

the Lord, who heals you" (Exodus 15:26)  There were some requirements, though.

The people were to listen to the voice of God, do what was right in His eyes, and

obey all His commands.  God expects no less today.

      Many years later Isaiah, a prophet, foretold Jesus' coming and His provision for

our salvation and healing: "He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed

for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his

wounds we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5) Healing is available today because of Jesus'

sacrifice for us on the Cross.  Peter wrote, "by his wounds you have been healed" 

(1 Peter 2:24).      How can you receive God's healing?  Faith is the key.  Faith is

simply taking God at His Word. It is saying "God, I know Your Son Jesus shed His

blood for my healing.  I trust in the promise of Your Word to heal."  You can call on

other believers and ask for special prayer.  James 5:15 says, "And the prayer

offered in faith will make the sick person well; and the Lord will raise him up."   

     But what about people who are prayed for and trust God for healing, but never

get better?  It's true.  That happens.  Sometimes God allows sickness to draw us

closer to Him or to give us insight on how to help others going through similar

circumstances.  But, ultimately, our part is to trust in God's wisdom and

sovereignty.  He always knows what is best.     

     If you need healing today, trust God.  Stand on the promises of His Word, and

leave everything to Him.  He knows your need; but most importantly- He is totally

able to meet it.     

     With God all things are possible.

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