August 16, 2020 | Pastor Nathan Elms
• Jesus authenticated Himself as divine by healing people.
• Healing was given in the New Testament as a Spiritual invitation and as an evidence that the Kingdom of God is here now.
• Jesus used a physician as a witness. Medicine is not an enemy to faith. Physicians simply help give the body an opportunity to heal. There are things that only God can do such as emotional & spiritual healing.
• Healing gives a testimony that cannot be argued against.
• Healing is ultimately up to the will of God & isn't a right for a believer, True faith accepts God's will for our lives, much like Jesus surrendered to the will of God concerning the Crucifixion.
• Four things that can hinder our healing:
1. Unconfessed sin.
2. We can simply cope with the problem instead of asking God for healing. We can then use our suffering as identity.
3. Failing to surrender to what God wants.
4. Lack of faith. When our faith is wavering, we should ask help from believers that we are close to.
• Healing is the lesson that continually reminds us of our need for Jesus Christ.
