This episode provides witnesses of those that because of their faith, and belief in the LORD Jesus received their healings instantaneously. Jesus once again emphasizes that the "kingdom of God" is associated with healing the sick. There were those that could witness, that when He healed them that He did it, suddenly.
There was the man that sat by the roadside and heard of the man Jesus and called out to Him, Jesus informed him that his faith had made him whole. The man received his sight immediately, and Jesus granted him his request for sight.
Prayer refers to the multifaceted communication of believers with the LORD God. In addition to such words as "prayer" and "praying," this activity is described as calling upon God (Ps. 17:6), calling upon the name of the LORD (Gen. 4:26), crying unto the LORD (Ps. 3:4), lifting up one's soul unto God (Ps. 25:1), seeking the LORD (Is. 55:6), coming boldly unto the throne of grace (Heb. 4:16), and drawing near to God (Heb. 10:22).
Just as those in this message believed by faith that Jesus could deliver and that He could do it suddenly. Although, they might not have expected it to happen instantaneously. However, no one knows the Mind nor the Will of God. The man lay by the side of the pool hoping to be able to make it to the waters when the Angel came to trouble the water for there was none that would help him. Because of his belief, Jesus told him to take up his bed and walk. Thus, he did walk.
Prayer is the necessary link alone with having faith, trust, and knowing that He is able to receive God's blessings and power, and the fulfillment of His promises. Not only must we pray according to God's will, but we must be in God's will if we expect Him to hear and answer us. God will give us the things we ask for only if we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. The apostle John unequivocally states: "And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight."
Why are some prayers answered and others are not? John declares that an effective prayer life is related to our devotion to God. Obeying God's commandments, loving Him, and pleasing Him (John 8:29; 2 Cor. 5:9; Eph. 5:9; Eph. 5:10; Heb. 13:31) are indispensable conditions in order to receive what we ask for in prayer.
Know that Jesus said that men/women should always pray. Pray and believe. I heard a Pastor say, "And if He does not heal you on this side, it's not because He couldn't, know that your healing still awaits you."
The New Birth Choir sings, "He did it suddenly".
Blessings,
Elder Barbara
Full Life Bible
