"You, the [Lord] God, keep my lamp burning and turn darkness to light."
It causes such a shift in the atmosphere when you believe what the Word says and act on it. Heaven responds to faith over need 99.9% of the time. I mean, most of us say we believe in God, Jesus, and the Bible, but do we really? Then why aren't we living like Jesus did and healing the sick and raising the dead? It's unbelief. Doubt. This opens the door for fear and rejection to walk in.
Since faith is what pleases God (Hebrews 11:6), if we are a Christian, we should quit acting so religious and start taking some risks.
Trust me, it's scary. When you ask Holy Spirit to use you and you hear Him tell you to pray for healing for a complete stranger, it's terrifying if you're anything like me. What if he doesn't get healed? Like Pastor Rusty says at The Rock, "But what if he does?"
In my case, there have only been two instances where the people weren't deeply touched that I prayed for them. Most of them were greatly moved and filled with peace and joy to know that God singled them out like that. Has everyone I prayed for been healed? Nope. Did I get discouraged? For a while. But then Jesus reminded me that I am being transformed into His likeness and to keep praying to Him in the secret place for breakthrough. I am not even close to being anointed like I desire, but I can't base life on my experiences, but only on the Word of God. And Jesus healed them all. I can't make a theology that's not in the Bible and say that maybe it's God's will someone is sick. God is completely good, 100% of the time. He said to pray for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven and there is NO sickness in heaven, only joy, peace, and justice.
I get completely encouraged by fellowshipping with other believers who are experiencing breakthrough and listening to sermons and testimonies from other churches. Bethel Church in Redding, California experiences astounding breakthrough in miracles and healings. You can even download their podcasts for free on ITunes. It's under Bethel Church, Bill Johnson, and Kris Vallotton.
I encourage you all to immerse yourself in worship with the One who created all things and to walk in great faith and great grace. As John Wimber states, "Faith is spelled R-I-S-K."
God Bless!
Kelly
Such wisdom. It is water to me when I get to read what you've written. I look forward to the things you share in the future. Don't ever doubt that what you have to say and have to write doesn't matter. It does. There are people out there who need to read what is in your heart.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Kelley!
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