Many people acknowledge that God has the power to heal, but do they believe He is willing to heal today? Your belief in God’s willingness and ability to heal can profoundly impact your life—potentially even saving it. God desires for us to be clear about His will, and His will regarding healing has never wavered. Hebrews 13:8 declares, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” This means He remains the God of miracles, and the healing that was available through Jesus’s ministry is available to us today.
Jesus, Our Healer
Consider Matthew 4:23-24, which describes Jesus’s healing ministry: “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and He healed them.”
Notice Jesus’s pattern: He healed everyone who came to Him. Unlike a game of chance, Jesus did not discriminate or selectively heal. Instead, He responded to every request with compassion and power. Hebrews 1:3 tells us that Jesus is “the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being,” meaning that His actions were a direct reflection of God’s nature and will. Since Jesus perfectly represents God, His consistent acts of healing reveal God’s unwavering desire for our wholeness.
Healing is for Today
In Mark 1:40-42, a leper approached Jesus, saying, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Jesus, moved with compassion, reached out His hand and said, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately, the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed. This encounter clarifies that Jesus is not only able but also willing to heal.
It’s essential to understand that sickness, pain, and suffering are not part of God’s will. James 1:17 affirms, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” God, being a good Father, gives good gifts and does not inflict suffering upon us. Matthew 7:11 reinforces this truth, stating, “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!” God’s nature is to give good things, and healing is a part of those good gifts.
The Promises of Healing
God has made over 7,000 promises to His children, and in 2 Corinthians 1:20, we are assured that “no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ.” This means that all of God’s promises, including those about healing, are available to us today.
Healing is part of the redemption Jesus accomplished on the cross. Even though it’s easy to feel unworthy of such blessings, remember that God’s gifts are not based on our performance but on His grace. We receive these gifts through faith, not merit.
How to Receive Healing
Although it is God’s will for you to be healed, unbelief can hinder the manifestation of His promises. Mark 6:5-6 recounts, “He could not do any miracles there, except lay His hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith.” This passage does not imply that Jesus was unwilling but rather that the people's unbelief limited what He could do among them.
So, how can you cultivate faith and dispel unbelief? Romans 10:17 states, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” As you immerse yourself in Scripture and reflect on God’s power and promises, your faith will grow. Assess what you’re feeding your heart—fear or faith? Psalm 91 highlights the peace and safety found in diligently seeking and abiding in God’s presence.
To strengthen your faith, regularly meditate on and declare God’s promises of healing. Write them down, memorize them, and speak them aloud. Romans 10:8 reminds us that “the word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart.” Your faith should begin in your heart and be expressed through your words. Speak in faith, even when circumstances seem contrary.
If healing doesn’t come as expected, hold on to what you know to be true despite what you don’t understand. Building your faith involves focusing on God’s Word and speaking with confidence in His promises.
Praying for Others
Mark 16:17-18 instructs, “And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
As a believer, you are empowered to extend God’s healing touch to others. The Kingdom of God is where His will is done, and part of that is seeing His children healed and set free. By sharing the gospel, declaring healing, and living in the freedom Christ offers, you help build God’s Kingdom on earth. Your life can be a testimony of God’s power and love.
Healing, deliverance, and freedom are your inheritance as a believer. They are not only available to you but are also means through which you can advance God’s Kingdom. In Jesus’s name, you have the authority to pray for the sick and see them recover. Remember, Jesus didn’t die just to secure a place for you in heaven—He came to bring heaven into your life here and now.
Conclusion
Understanding and embracing God’s will for healing can transform your life and the lives of those around you. Jesus’s ministry exemplifies God’s ongoing willingness and power to heal, and His promises are as valid today as they were in the past. By cultivating faith through prayer, Scripture, and action, you can experience and extend the healing God intends for His people. Embrace this truth, and let it guide you in seeking and sharing God’s healing power.
