How can we demonstrate faith in Jesus' healing power today? Setting the Scene “Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them.” Observations from the Crowd’s Response • They “came” — willing to move toward Jesus, not waiting passively • They “brought” the needy — exercising compassion and intercession • They “laid them at His feet” — surrendering control and trusting His authority • “He healed them” — demonstrating Christ’s unchanged power and willingness Lessons for Demonstrating Faith Today • Approach Jesus with expectancy – Hebrews 11:6: “He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” – Matthew 8:13: belief aligned with Christ’s authority releases His work. • Intercede for others – Mark 2:3-5: friends lowered the paralytic; Jesus “saw their faith.” – Faith can be expressed corporately, carrying others to Christ in prayer. • Submit needs to His lordship – Laying the sick at His feet signified yielding outcomes to Him. – Faith trusts Jesus to determine timing and manner of healing. • Persevere in prayer and action – James 5:14-16: call the elders, pray, anoint, confess sins—persistent, obedient steps. • Remember His unchanging nature – Hebrews 13:8: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” – What He did then, He is capable of doing now. Practical Steps to Live Out This Faith 1. Daily bring personal and community needs to Christ during devoted prayer time. 2. Gather a small group or church family to pray specifically for those who are ill, following the pattern of James 5. 3. Combine prayer with compassionate deeds—meals, rides to appointments, encouragement—demonstrating faith through love (Galatians 5:6). 4. Declare Scripture aloud over situations, anchoring hope in God’s promises. 5. Testify to answered prayers, no matter how small, strengthening others’ confidence in Jesus’ power. Encouraging Promises to Remember • Psalm 103:2-3: “Bless the LORD, O my soul… who heals all your diseases.” • Isaiah 53:5: “By His stripes we are healed.” • 1 Peter 2:24: the cross secures both forgiveness and healing. • Romans 8:32: “He who did not spare His own Son… how will He not also with Him graciously give us all things?” Living faith in Jesus’ healing power today means continually drawing near, bringing others, and resting every need at His feet, confident that the Savior who healed the multitudes still moves with compassion and authority. |
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