I believe in the Bible. I believe it is 100% true. I know most of you know this about me and are thinking duh, but it’s strange to me how much of the Bible people really think is 100% true. We pick and choose which parts we “buy” and which ones we don’t. I hear things like God doesn’t do miracles like he did in the back then. I don’t believe that. I believe God is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8) He is still very much alive and very much working miracles! So if God doesn’t change what did? Why don’t we see the seas part? Or the lame walk? Well scripture is the only place to look for the answers and since it tells me God doesn’t ever change that leads me to believe we did. Sadly, we have lost faith. The bible tells us all we need is faith. Faith moves mountains! (Matthew 21:21) Do I really believe this? I don’t get to believe in one part of the bible without believing in the other parts so I have to ask myself do I have that kind of faith? Sometimes I do. Sometimes I don’t. Right now I have a friend that desperately needs healed; spiritually as well as physically. I pray for this friend often and in my alone time with God he reminded me of the centurion. Jesus was walking when a centurion approached him saying his servant was paralyzed and in severe pain at home. The centurion told Jesus he was not worthy of him coming to his house but he knew if Jesus just spoke the words his servant would be healed. Jesus responded with amazement and told him he hadn’t found anyone in Israel with greater faith. He instructed him to go and that it would be done just as he asked. The Bible says that very hour his servant was healed! (Matthew 8:5-13) When God showed me this I knew what he was telling me. This wasn’t about my friend’s faith it was about mine. Did I truly think God would heal her? I later went to the Immanuel House of Prayer and prayed with everyone about this situation, God put the same story on someone else’s heart totally confirming this was what He was telling me. “Tara do you have the faith for your friend?” There are many accounts in the Bible where people were healed because of the prayers and faith of others. When I am praying for her am I really counting on a miracle or am I just doing my Christian duty to pray for the hurting? Three weeks in I can tell you I am banking on this miracle!
When this situation was first presented to me I didn’t have much faith honestly but the wonderful thing about our God is when we tell him we don’t understand he helps us. My prayer becomes that of the fathers whose son also needed a miracle. Jesus asked “Do you believe?” His response was honest “I do believe but help me overcome my disbelief” That’s me. I have witnessed healings! My mom was diagnosed crazy from multiple doctors and prescribed eleven different pills to keep her “sane” Through prayer she is one year later off ALL her meds and happier than ever before. She has the Joy of the Lord and he healed her! He gave her a renewed mind and saved her soul!! I believe in miracles! I believe in Him healing people!! He healed me from a life of addiction, He healed my marriage, He restored my family, He is still sitting on the throne and performing miracles!!
As a Christian I am called to be on mission with Jesus and help heal this world! I am called to pray for the hurting. I am called to lay hands on the sick. I am called to testify the truth!!
Mark 16:17-18
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."
Hebrews 11:11
By faith Abraham, even though he was past age--and Sarah herself was barren--was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise.
By faith Abraham, even though he was past age--and Sarah herself was barren--was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise.
James 5:14-15
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
I John 3:21-22
Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him
Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him
Jeremiah 30:17
But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,' declares the LORD, `because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.'
But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,' declares the LORD, `because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.'
Do I believe in the Bible? Do I believe in healing? Do I believe in miracles? YES!!!!!!!
God~
You are so good Lord! Im always amazed at how you love us! You are the creator of the universe and yet you care and love me. Mind boggling. Lord thank you for your promises. Thank you for your Word that is truly a lamp to my feet! It has all of life’s mysteries and solutions!! You are beyond worthy of praise! God help me where my faith is lacking. My friend needs a miracle and I know you specialize in them so I put her in your care God. She is sick, dying, and paralyzed but I know if you just say the words she would be healed!!! God give me the strength to keep praying and having faith when the enemy is attacking and making things appear impossible. I am so thankful that nothing is impossible for you! Lord let me faith heal her! Thank you for always hearing my voice God.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
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