Texts: Mark 2:1-5, 5:25-34, 10:46-52
To receive is to be given something. You can receive from the devil, man and God. Sorrow is attached to devil's gift. Anything received from the devil is temporary, dangerous and destructive. When devil gives you one thing he takes it back in several ways. Man sometimes gives with ulterior motives and strings are usually attached. God is the Almighty, the owner and giver of all things. He creates all things. The Bilble says that every perfect gift comes from God and He does not add sorrow to it. Always aim at receiving from God. He gives us rain, sun, water, land, vegetation and air twenty four hours daily. However, to receive special, unique and spectacular things like salvation, victory, promotion, favour, wealth, joy, peace, love and healing to mention a few, we need to do certain things. Jesus said in John 15:7, "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you". Are you in Christ? You better be.
In this sermon, I will concentrate on healing. Examples taken will be found in the Mark: Blind Baremaeus, the woman with the issue of blood, and the paralytic man.
Apart from remaining and abiding in Christ, such an individual must: be tired of the present situation, be ready for change, be ready to act, have faith and act on it and believe absolutely in Him.
In Mark 10:46-52, Blind Bartimaeus was tired of his blindness, he was ready to receive his sight at all cost, ready for change and built his faith and acted without doubt, and he got his sight restored.When Jesus was passing through Jericho with his disciples, Bartimaeus heard Jesus and he began to shout "Jesus son of David, have mercy on me". Though discouraged, he shouted the more and cried for mercy. Immediately Jesus heard, he sent for him and Bartimaeus got up, threw up his cloak aside and freed himself from every distractions and encumbrances that may prevent and retard him getting to Jesus. As soon as Jesus asked him what he wanted, he said "Rabbi, I want to see!". Jesus said, "Your faith had healed you". He received his sight promptly and followed Jesus. So be ready to exercise your faith. Cast away all besetting sins and after receiving your healing, follow Jesus and do not look back. Your case may not be blindness, whatever it is Jehovah Rapha is still healing spiritually, performing miracles and wonders. Ask in faith and you will be given.
In Mark 5:25-34, Jesus was on his way to Jairus house, a large crowd pressed on him but there was this particular woman whom the Bible described as the woman with the issue of blood. She had been subjected to bleeding for twelve years, this might be uterine fibroid or any other gynaecological ailment. She had visited many doctors, had spent all she had without improvement and was getting worse. She was determined to touch Jesus. She said, "If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed". Despite the crowd, she got her way through, coming from behind, exercised her faith by touching Jesus and immediately her bleeding stopped. As Jesus enquired who touched him, the woman fell at his feet, trembled with fear and told Him the truth. Jesus said to her, "daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering". Jesus put honour on her faith. She was restored with healing, joy and peace.
What are you suffering from? The One who healed the woman with the issue of blood is still healing and restoring. Seek Him out and you will surely find Him. Afterall, He is Omnipresent. Tell Him all. Has sickness taken away your joy, peace and hope? It shall be restored in Jesus name. Amen!
In Mark 2:1-5, when Jesus entered Capernaum to preach the word, the room was filled up. Four men carried a paralytic man through the stone roof and lowered him before Jesus. The men made efforts, believed the sick man would be healed could he be seen by Jesus. They led him to Jesus and Jesus honoured their faith and on seeing the man, He said "Son, your sins are forgiven". The paralytic man was healed spiritually and physically. The man's friend moved into action. When you recognise other people's need either physical or spiritual, you should move into action.
From the three cases above, one could see that the central figure here is Jesus. He has the healing power and he can forgive sins. He can restore peace, joy, hope and health. What do you want Jesus to restore? Do you have any illness that defiles medical science, the Author of knowledge, the Omniscient says come. Matthew 11:28, "Come unto me all ye that labour and heavy laden, and I will give you rest". Ask Him what ever you want Him to do and you will receive. John 14:13-17. What yoke are you carrying? The yoke carrier says you should come so that you can find rest unto your soul.
Make Him your Messiah, Lord and Saviour. He is more than sufficient. Abide in Him and go to Him in faith and you will surely have an outstanding testimony. Amen
Prayer:
Father, in the name of Jesus, help me build up my faith so that I may realise all your promises of special gifts. Amen
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