I read this scripture, of course in context, and it troubles me somewhat. I have prayed for healing for people in the past and nothing happens. Is it because I don't have faith that when I pray God will move. The Holy Spirit that lives inside of me is the same spirit that resided in Peter and John when Peter spoke for the cripple to rise and walk. The scripture says instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. I think it really boils down to a persons unbelief.... God wants to heal the sick of our generation... all he is asking his kids to do is be the vessel that will pray in Jesus' name and He will do the rest. We dont do anything but pray in Jesus name and trust that God will show up and do what the word says He will do. How hard is that?
Our generation has been duped to believe that if we dont receive instantaneous healing that there is a lesson to be learned and God wants to show us something. But God desires for his kids to be delivered from sickness and pain.
I really believe that we must point ourselves in that direction and not allow our minds to trip us over the stones of disbelief. Doubt and unbelief is us giving a small opening for the enemy of our souls to rip us off. When we choose to believe that God desires for our physical bodies to be healed and we stay fixed on that, then the enemy can not have a foot hold in that area. He must flee.
Hmmm.... when I am in His presence I have no doubts. I think that I need to learn to be in His presence all day not just a designated window of time earmarked for God. How can we give into doubt and unbelief when our eyes are fixed on Jesus and we are focused on His promises for our lives. Something I really need to meditate on....
