November 19, 2010 God Still Heals (Day 5)

"Lord" he said, "my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering." Jesus said to him, "I will go and heal him."

Good Friday Morning, my dear brothers and sisters. It is Friday and we are continuing our series on "God Still Heals". Today we pray for all those who work for God in the fields of Harvest and would also like you to center your prayers on all those who have trouble taking in the fresh air that God gives us. You see so many people carrying a small oxygen bottle to help them. I have a dear friend who carries that bottle and I ask that you pray for "Oliver Ogden" by name. We also have many people at the Bridges on oxygen. It would be wonderful if God would just let all those folks take in that deep wonderful air that He provides us. So folks, pray in faith... Also pray for Jeff Waybright who has just had a knee replaced. Jeff is a farmer and does not like being kept down. His family farm, listen to this, his family farm milks over 2,600 head of cows three times a day, and runs all the farm and farm houses with electric from the cow stuff. (Cleaned that up nice, didn't I?)

God Still Heals: (Day 5): Matthew 8:6 - "Lord" he said, "my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering." 7 Jesus said to him, "I will go and heal him." 13 Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go! It will be done just as you believe it would." And his servant was healed at that very hour. (NIV)

Now once again I say God still heals and once again I am going to remind you of this scripture... We see how God healed this servant back in the days when Jesus walked this earth and here is why I just know He still heals today.

Hebrews 13:8 - Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (NIV)

Please do not get tired of me using this scripture, for I think it so important for everyone to know that our Lord Jesus is the same. People have changed, nations have changed, even weather patterns have changed; however, our Lord Jesus has not. And again, and I pray you are the same way, you believe as I, everything in the Bible. I do not pick and choose what I believe from the Bible; I believe it all! If you pick and choose, then why believe any of it? I have faith, do you have it today, I believe God still heals, do you? And I believe that there have been times in our lives, meaning your life and mine, that God has healed us before we knew we were sick or hurt, because He protected us from that cold, or flu, or broken bone when we fall. He kept us from being hit by cars that ran red lights, or protected us when we ran the light. He even does those things such as watching over us while we sleep.

Let me now go back to the Bible and show you some more places where God has healed people and also this, where Jesus gave the power of Healing to His disciples. So folks, when you see pastors laying hands on people, and praying for them, and anointing them with oil IN THE NAME OF JESUS, please don't laugh. When you see Benny Hinn on television don't laugh, just trust and believe. Here it is from the Bible.

Matthew 10:1 - He called His twelve disciples to Him and gave them the authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. (NIV)

Matthew 10:5 - These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions; "Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel." 7 As you go, preach this message: 'The Kingdom of heaven is near.' 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. 9 Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts, 10 Take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff, for the worker is worth his keep. (NIV)

God pointed out to me one major thing with theses scriptures, and that being this, as Jesus gave the power of healing to His disciples and remember we are His disciples of today... Jesus sent His disciples to find the lost sheep of Israel. In Mark 16:15 we are told to take the good news, which is in part telling folks the Kingdom of Heaven is Near. We are also told to tell of the saving grace of our Lord Jesus. God is pointing out to me that salvation is still the most important part of healing. If you are healed from the flu, or from a broken back, or pain in your body, if you are healed from cancer, or heart problems, and all those other things but have not been healed from your sins because you have not accepted Jesus as your personal savior, I ask this... What good is it? I think God wanted the disciples to line up the priorities and that would be the healing of the soul first. Anyone in agreement today, then say Amen.

I am thinking that I will write tomorrow as I build for my message on Sunday and then for a healing service at the Bridges on Wednesday Evening. And you are welcome of course. Come and let God heal you. Let's pray.

Dear Father in Heaven, we do believe that You are the same and we look for healing and we have faith it will happen. Lead us to the unsaved so we can tell them about the Kingdom of Heaven coming soon. Lord, heal those today who are sick, heal knees and other bones that are broken or just plain hurt. Heal cancers and other diseases, and Lord, most of all, heal souls. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Now go forth praying for healing and sharing your blessings... Love ya, Pastor Dan.

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