Acts 5:16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

 

In the days of the First Church, the Power of the Holy Spirit moved freely and many Miracles, Signs, and Wonders occurred. The faith of the people was high. They believed in the Power of God and their faith was manifested in their healing.

 

When Jesus Ministered on earth, the same thing happened. Speaking of Jesus, Matthew wrote Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. (Matthew 4:24)

 

It’s interesting to note that in both cases, the Word of God speaks of physical and spiritual ailments in the same sentence. This would indicate that many physical illnesses and diseases are caused by our spiritual condition.

 

When an evil spirit ministers to a person the result is often in the form of illness and disease. This can be physical, emotional, and mental. While all disease is not the result of a demonic spirit, at times it is. We know that it is God’s Will for us to be healthy physically and have a sound mind. Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. (3 John 1:2) For God has not given us the spirit of fear but of Power, Love, and a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)

 

Jesus declared that He came to earth so we can live an Abundant Life. I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10) It is my personal belief that Abundant Life does not include sickness, disease, mental illness, poverty, or any other attack of the enemy.

 

Abundant Life consists of the Fruit of the Spirit which is love, joy, peace, longsuffring, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. (Galatians 5:22-23) Jesus suffered and died on the Cross of Calvary so you and I can have Abundant Life here on earth and Everlasting Life in Heaven. It’s all included in His Finished Work on the Cross. Hallelujah!

 

 

Faith in the Finished Work of Christ will…...….turn the tide………..in your life.

 

I choose to have faith,         Doreen

 

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