The Benefits Of A Christian Healing Ministry

By Connie Sears


Many Christians believe that healing from physical or mental problems is available to those whose faith is strong. For this reason, numerous individuals seek the advice of a Christian healing ministry, or go to the latter for prayer. Over the years, various men and women have cited healings from a variety of illnesses, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and heart problems.

Many Christian state that if they call on Jesus, various miracles are available. Indeed, the New Testament contains many scriptures backing this statement. The belief in miracles is based on the fact that Jesus also bore infirmities and diseases when he died on the cross to redeem the human race. Verses in the Bible confirm this, such as Matthew 8:16, where the fulfillment of Isaiah 53:4-12 is referenced. The latter states that all such afflictions were borne by Jesus.

In other scriptures, such as James chapter five, verse fourteen, it states that miracles happen when hands are laid on the afflicted individual. No verse or chapter in the New Testament states that a person was ever denied healing if the individual believed in God and had faith. This is made very clear in specific texts such as Matthew 21:21 and Mark 11:23.

Miracles go beyond the natural. Therefore, many healing ministries tell individuals not to limit God by the circumstances that have occurred. Rather, if one believes God, and states that they expect to receive a miracle, it will come.

Those who believe in the aforementioned doctrine state that the days of miracles are not past. This belief is based on yet another Scripture, Hebrews 13:8 which states that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and therefore the miracles He did, He still does. As stated in Acts 10:38, Jesus went around healing all who were oppressed by the devil and demonic forces. Believers state that such miracles are still available today.

Because one's level of faith seriously influences his or her recovery, it is essential for people to refuse to allow unbelievers and naysayers to talk them out of their healing. Many believers state that God only heals certain individuals and not others. However, this way of thinking overlooks another primary Scripture found in the book of Acts, chapter ten, verse thirty-four. This verse tells us that God is not a "respecter of persons". In contemporary language, this means that he will not withhold a benefit from one person while bestowing it on another. Rather the miracle depends on the person's individual faith in the word of God.

It is also important to understand that receiving a miracle does not involve money. In fact, in Acts 8:20, Simon the sorcerer was severely rebuked for attempting to purchase the gifts of God with money. Receiving a miracle has nothing to do with sending money to a particular ministry.

When searching for a Christian healing ministry, one should look for a church or center that believes in miracles are for everyone. The person should also do everything possible to build his or her faith, and refuse to listen to those who are skeptical. Many people have received healing from God, and this is what the afflicted individual should dwell on when waiting for his or her own miracle.




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