DO YOU BELIEVE

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book of matthew

As many of you may know by now, I have been on FMLA, combating some major health issues for the past month. As a result, I’ve mostly been resting and doing very little ministry work. Thank GOD I have built a deep wealth of spiritual gems within me from my study of the scriptures over the years, which has prepared and strengthened me for this testing season in my life. There are many days when I am not able to worship or study, but I can meditate on the treasures from GOD’s word that He has planted in me.

One of the things I am learning during this season is that I cannot be completely dependent on the routine schedule I once followed. To continue ministry and other work activities that are required of me, I have to do them when I have the energy. For example, it is currently 1:28 in the morning, a time when I am usually asleep, but I felt energetic, so I decided to get some ministry work done by catching up on Bible reading in the Book of Matthew, where we last left off, and posting what the LORD has laid on my heart.

IS HEALING POSSIBLE TODAY?

As we all know, belief plays a vital role in our healing process. Sadly, far too many in the Body of Christ do not believe GOD heals today. Or they believe He will heal others but think that as far as they are concerned, they will receive their healing only once they get to heaven. But is this scriptural? Let’s take a look at Jesus’ words to the two blind men in Matthew chapter 9, verses 27 through 31, to see what conclusion we can reach.
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do you believe​

In verse 28, Jesus said to the blind men, “… Do you believe that I am able to do this?” (NKJV). The Amplified Version reads this way: “… Do you believe [with a deep, abiding trust] that I am able to do this?” This is a profound question that all of us must answer at some point in our lives, if we are not already wrestling with this question today.

God versus man

If we are battling a major health problem, how do we truly feel about Jesus’ ability to heal us today? Do we believe He can? It is important that we seriously look within ourselves, reflect on this question, and engage in deep soul-searching about our heart and mind’s stance toward healing.

When we honestly think about it, we often place deep, abiding trust in our doctors, pharmaceutical companies, therapists, and various medical professionals. But the question here is: Do we believe Jesus heals today?

Take, for instance, when COVID-19 hit our society worldwide. Many Christians rushed to take the government’s vaccine without consulting the LORD. In fact, we even urged others to take it without considering the risks or whether this was something the LORD approved. Far too many of us placed a deep, abiding faith in a man-made product to protect us from the virus, rather than in the power of Christ or His healing ability if we were affected by the infection (compare with Deuteronomy 7:15).

For many of us, our doctors, their medical methods, and pharmaceutical partners have become our gods. We have been programmed to believe that our doctor’s treatment plans are the best and only solution to health challenges. We believe that their methods can heal us, even though there is no scientific evidence proving their methodology can cure anything. In fact, it doesn’t. Typically, their medical treatments only manage symptoms or may prolong our lives a little longer, but they rarely cure anything.
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ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH

Only one man is able to heal us of anything and everything, and His name is Jesus. There is no disability, disease, or short-term sickness that is impossible for Him to heal if we believe. I know some may get offended by those last three words—“if we believe.” But isn’t this what Jesus said to the two blind men? “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” (Matthew 9:28). How did they respond to Jesus’ question? Verse 29 says, “They said to Him, ‘Yes, Lord.’ Then Jesus touched their eyes, saying, ‘According to your faith let it be to you.’”

Who you believe in and how you believe plays a major role in your healing—not my words, but Jesus'. The beautiful thing about Jesus’ healing ability is that He doesn’t guess. He doesn’t need to try multiple treatment plans, alternative medical options, or run tests to diagnose you to determine how best to treat your problem. With a snap of His fingers, He can diagnose the issue, identify the root cause, and heal you in seconds. And this is a permanent fix. He doesn’t just treat your symptoms—He has the ability to eliminate your health crisis entirely, according to your faith.

Jesus asked the two blind men if they believed He had the power to restore their sight. This was not a trick question. But for many of us today, it’s a complex question because we have been programmed to believe that GOD no longer heals. As a result, we wrestle with the idea that Jesus can heal us from whatever battles we face. Many of us might say with our lips, “Yes, He can,” but in our hearts, we struggle with disbelief. Our actions support this disbelief, too. The moment we get a cough, headache, or any other major health issue, many of us immediately run to our doctors or take pills or vaccines prescribed by the government. I know this firsthand because that was once me. But I am learning to seek Jesus first for direction and to follow whatever instructions He gives me. I am learning to have deep, abiding trust in His healing power today.

As I go through my current medical challenges, I am honestly searching my heart and mindset toward healing, confronting myself where I discover doubts or disbelief exist. I am seeing results because the LORD is moving on my behalf. It’s a process, but He is dealing with my erroneous mindset and lack of faith first. He must correct and build those up before my heart can fully align with this new understanding I have of GOD’s power to heal today.
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As a result, today, I can say like those two blind men, “Yes, LORD, I believe You can heal me!”