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HEALING THROUGH CHRIST #6
SOME REASONS WHY THERE IS FAILURE TO RECEIVE
After diligently studying God's Word and seeing the truth of
healing so clearly revealed, a question often asked is "Why do so
many fail to receive it?" Let's have a look at some of the reasons.
1. LACK OF KNOWLEDGE Hosea 4:6
Faith for healing is produced the same way as faith for salvation.
The Word concerning healing must be taught and Romans 10:17 says
"faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God." THE WORD
IS SEED and MUST BE PLANTED IN GOOD SOIL. (Mark 4:14, 1 Peter 1:23
) THE WORD IS THE REASON FOR OUR FAITH. We need to get knowledge
of God's Will on healing, then faith for His Will to be performed
in our lives will come as the "seed" is planted in the soil of our
heart.
Whenever going through a test, we must be able to say "It is
written that " and then be able to quote to the enemy' a promise
that declares God's Will. Unless you are able to do this, your
faith will not remain steadfast through the test. Matthew 4:4
In the Book of Acts, we find the church in UNITY on the subject of
Healing. So often today we see opposition instead of agreement in
prayer; doubt takes the place of faith and many are completely
apathetic to the needs of the sick and those in bondage.In Acts 4,
ALL the believers prayed for "signs and wonders" and were filled
with the Spirit. In James 5, we are commanded to pray for the sick
to be healed. 1 John 4:14,15 says "This is the CONFIDENCE that we
can have in Him that if we ask anything according to His Will, He
HEARS us!
2. UNBELIEF Mark 6:5,6
Ps. 8-41 Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and LIMITED the
Holy One of Israel." Every believer should be seeking to live and
walk in the Spirit so that they will not limit God in His working.
Mark 6:5,6 says "And he (Jesus) marvelled because of their
unbelief." All unbelief hinders the operation of God's power.
Unbelief is belief in The circumstances. It is based on the
natural SENSES rather than in God. Jesus taught If thou canst
believe, all things are possible to him that believeth." Mark 9:23
3. UNFORGIVENESS, RESENTMENT, HATRED, etc. HINDER THE FLOW OF
HEALING TO YOUR BODY.
The Bible teaches us that if we want forgiveness of our sins, we
must forgive others. Matthew 18:35 Mark 11:25,26 teaches us that
we must forgive in order for our Father to forgive us. If we do
not forgive, neither will God forgive us our trespasses!
4. LACK OF DILIGENCE IN SEEKING GOD MAY BE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE
TO RECEIVE HEALING. Hebrews 11:6
We must diligently seek God. PUT GOD FIRST. Attend - take notice
- of His Word and allow it to govern your life. Hebrews 10:35 Some
people show much mare diligence in acting on the Word of a doctor
than they do in acting on the Word of God.
5. FAITH FOR HEALING GETS WEAK LOOKING AT THE SYMPTOMS! Romans
4:19
Think on the Promise, not the problem. Think on the Saviour, not
the sickness. YOU CAN THINK ON THE BIBLE OR THE BODY. The
choice is yours!
6. FAITH-WITHOUT WORKS PRODUCES NO RESULTS. James 2:26
"For as the body without the spirit (breath) is dead, so faith
without works is dead also.". You do what you can do and God will
do what you can't do! In Mark 11:24 we are taught that we must
believe that we receive the things desired WHEN WE PRAY. You get
them AFTER you have believed that you have received them.
We don't keep on asking but we keep on believing that we have
received and we give God glory that He is able to perform His
promise. Each day confess from a believing heart "According to Mark
11:24, I believe I have received.
7. FAILURE TO RECEIVE HEALING COULD BE BECAUSE YOU ARE LOOKING
FOR THE ABSENCE OF SYMPTOMS TO PROVE YOU ARE HEALED RATHER
THAN BASING FAITH FOR YOUR HEALING ON THE WORD OF GOD ONLY.
Matthew 17:20, 19:26 The word of Go is, the only basis for faith.
Luke 4:4
8. MENTAL ASSENT IS ANOTHER REASON FOR FAILURE TO RECEIVE.
Romans 10:10, Heb.11:1
You believe with your heart, not your head! Just to agree mentally
with the Scriptures is not sufficient. You must ask the Holy
Spirit to illuminate the Word to you so that heart faith comes.
Ps. 119:130 In other words, an "inner knowing" is always present
when faith is operating. This heart faith always produces results.
9. IMPATIENCE MAY CAUSE YOU TO GIVE UP. James 1:4
Patience is persevering on the Word. Not giving up on the Word!!
YOU STAND ON THE WORD AND WILL NOT GIVE UP YOUR BOLD CONFESSION OF
THAT WORD. Romans 15:4,5
"Through patience and the comfort of the Scriptures we maintain our
believing."
10. DISREGARD OF HEALTH LAWS CAN PREVENT HEALING Prov.
23:2,3,20,21
Most people eat more than they actually need. They "live to eat",
instead of eating to *live -- and often die or become sick because
of what they eat and the amount of what they eat!
If you don't keep your teeth clean, you will get cavities!
If you don't watch your calories, you will get overweight!
Phil. 2:26,27,30 Why had Epaphroditus got so ill? He had not
broken a moral law but a physical law. Paul's companion had
laboured beyond his strength. With limited strength, it is
possible to go beyond what you have! We should walk daily in God's
wisdom. Proverbs 4:7
11. FAILURE TO WATCH OUR WORDS Mark 11:23, Prov. 6:2. 18:21
The Bible is "God breathed 2 Tim. 3:16.
Hosea 14:2 "Take with you WORDS and turn to the Lord." TAKE GOD'S
WORDS AND CONFESS THEM BEFORE HIM. The sick, in order to get help,
must change what they are saying: Matt. 12: 37 "By thy words thou
shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned."
Let the weak say "The Lord is the strength of my life" Ps.
27:1
Let the sick say "By His stripes I am healed. He
forgives all my iniquities, He heals all
my diseases." 1 Pet. 2:24, Ps. 103:3
Let the fearful say "The Lord is on my side, I will not fear: what
can man do unto me?" Ps. 118:6
Let the anxious say "I have no care because I cast all my care
upon Him and He cares for me." 1 Peter 5:7
God watches over His Word to perform it. Jeremiah 1:12
A PRAYER TO RECEIVE FROM GOD
Heavenly Father. I thank You for saving me. I love You with all my
heart and I give your Word first place in my life. I forgive those
who have wronged me.
I bless those who have despitefully used me. I serve you joyfully
and thank You that your Word is alive and powerful. I receive Your
Promise to me according to----------------------- (insert your
promise from God's Word to cover your need.
I thank You that Your Word will not return void, but it will go
forth and accomplish exactly what it says. According to Mark
11:24, I believe I have received what I have asked for, because You
have promised it. In Jesus' Name, I bind every force that would
hinder, harass or interfere with the fulfilment of Your Word to me.