There are two great truths regarding healing:
- All good gifts come from God and that includes health and healing
- All bad and evil gifts come from Satan.
Satan is the destroyer and Jesus is the Deliverer.
With this in mind, I received a letter from a man in Paragould, Arkansas, who made this comment; he said, “I agree that health comes from God and that infirmities come from the devil, but how can we be assured that healing from God is for us today, in the 21st century?”
This man has a valid point asked by many, so today I would like to quickly give you eight reasons or eight ways we can know that healing is for us today.
Number one:
Jesus redeemed us from the curse of sickness. Galatians 3:13 says, “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us….” And John 3:14 says, “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”
Number two:
Healing was prophesied. In Isaiah 53:4-6 we find the prophecy and in Matthew 8:16-17, the fulfillment of the prophecy, where the prophet Isaiah said Jesus would take our sicknesses and carry them for us. That means Jesus paid the price for us. He took our sicknesses so that we could be healed.
Number three:
Believers are the Body of Christ. As a part of the body, we are healed. Jesus is not sick today. He has paid the price and we are a part of His body. First Corinthians 12:13 and 27 tell us that as Christians, we are a part of His body.
Number four:
Jesus has not changed. Hebrews 13:8 says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” He healed in the past and He heals today.
Number five:
Believers are commanded to heal the sick. Jesus said in Mark 16:18 that those who believe would, “lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Would Jesus command us to do something that was not for us to do? Of course not. We must obey His command.
Number six:
“Gifts of healings” is a gift of the Holy Spirit. First Corinthians 12:9 tells us that this gift is for the “Spirit-filled” believer.
Number seven:
Sick believers are commanded to ask for healing. James 5:14 says, “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him.” If healing were not for us today, then sick believers would not be required to call for prayer to be healed.
Number eight:
Jesus promised that we would receive what we asked for. In John 14:13, Jesus said, “And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name I will do it.”
Is healing from God for today? Yes, of course it is. Are there phonies out there making money and fame off of healing? Yes, there always have been.
Not much has changed since the time of Jesus. But that doesn’t mean that God’s true healing power is not for you today. Know the truth. God’s will for you is health.
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Dr. Larry Ollison is founder and Senior Pastor of Walk on the Water Faith Church and founder of Larry Ollison Ministries. With over forty years in the ministry, he is a very popular speaker nationally and internationally and ministers the Word of Faith through radio, television, Internet, and daily e-mail devotionals. As the author of eight books (including The Power of Grace, The Practical Handbook for Christian Living, Breaking the Cycle of Offense, Life is in the Blood, and recently released The Paradise of God), he is in frequent demand for radio/TV interviews, book signings, and magazine publications.
Dr. Ollison was raised a Southern Baptist. While majoring in theology at Southwest Baptist University, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. For many years he traveled extensively speaking at Full Gospel Business Men's meetings and conventions. He later earned an M.A. in Theology and a Ph.D. and Th.D. from Life Christian University.
Currently President of International Convention of Faith Ministries (ICFM), Dr. Ollison is also Vice-President of Spirit FM Christian Radio Network, Missouri State Director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), and a Trustee on the boards of several international ministries. He is also the host of The Cutting Edge Radio Broadcast and authors The Cutting Edge Daily Devotional.
As the owner of a marine dealership, his extensive business background brings a unique flavor to his teaching. He founded and served as chairman of the Missouri State Marine Board, President of the Marine Dealers’ Association, Vice-President of a bank holding company, along with holding several directorships in various corporations.
Dr. Ollison's strongest areas of teaching are the blood of Jesus, faith, relationships, the Hebrew language, the Holy Spirit, the end times, and heaven. During ministry, he operates freely in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. His use of humor and his ability to make a theological concept simple makes it enjoyable and easy for everyone to understand. Countless testimonies have been received from people who say their lives have been changed after experiencing Dr. Ollison's unique ministry.
Dr. Ollison is a pastor, pilot, teacher, and author. His number one goal is to meet the needs of the people through the teaching of faith in God's Word. He and his wife, Loretta, have two children and six grandchildren.