Healing and health (not sickness) gives God glory!

INDIVIDUALS GLORIFIED GOD FOR THEIR HEALING:

ZACHARIAS: LUK 1:64 His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God.

LAME MAN: LUK 5:25 Immediately he rose up before them, took up that whereon he lay, departed to his own house, glorifying God.

CRIPPLED WOMAN: LUK 13:13 He laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

LEPER: LUK 17:15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God.

BLIND MAN AT JERICHO: LUK 18:43  Immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God.

BLIND MAN IN TEMPLE: JOH 9:38 He said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

LAZARUS: JOH 11:4 This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

LAME MAN: ACT 3:8 He leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the emple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

 

MULTITUDES GLORIFIED GOD FOR HEALINGS:

PARALYZED MAN: MAT 9:8 The multitudes saw it, they marveled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

DUMB-MAIM-LAME-BLIND: MAT 15:31  The multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

MOTHERS SON RESURRECTED: LUK 7:16 There came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and that God hath visited his people.

CRIPPLED WOMAN: LUK 13:17 All the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by Him.

BLIND MAN AT JERICHO: LUK 18:43 All the people when they saw it, gave praise to God.

LAME MAN (ACTS): ACT 3:9 All the people saw him walking and praising God. 4:21 All men glorified God for that which was done.

 

SEVERAL PEOPLE GLORIFIED GOD BEFORE THEY RECEIVED THEIR HEALING:

LEPER: MAT 8:2 There came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if you are willing, thou can make me clean.

JAIRUS' DAUGHTER: MAT 9:18 There came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.

WOMAN WITH DEMON POSSESSED DAUGHTER: MAT 15:25 She came and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.

DEMON POSSESSED MAN IN TOMBS: MAR 5:6 When he saw Jesus afar off he ran and worshipped him.

You were bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's - 1Cor 6:20.

 

 

Between the impossible & possible - stands Jesus Christ!

You do the possible; God will do the impossible.

You do the natural; God will do the supernatural.

You do what you can do, and God will do what you can't do.

Is anything too hard for the Lord? – Gen 18:14.

Has the Lord’s arm been shortened? – Num 11:23.

I know the Lord can do everything. - Job 42:2.

There is nothing too hard for the Lord. – Jer 32:17

Nothing will be impossible for you – Mat 17:20.

With God all things are possible Mat 19:26.

With God nothing will be impossible – Luk 1:37.

All things, whatsoever you  ask in prayer, believing, you will receive – Mat 21:22.

All things are possible to the one who believes – Mar 9:22.

What things soever you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them – Mar 11:24.

Whatever you will ask of the Father in the Name of Jesus, He will give to you – John 15:16.

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me – Phi 4:13.

Between the impossible and the possible - stands Jesus Christ!

Do you have any troubles?

The Bible tells us:
 
God has promised to deliver you --- when you are in trouble:
Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will glorify Me.
Psalm 91:15 He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.   
 
How to avoid trouble:
Proverbs 21:23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
Psalm 41:1 Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
 
Others are often helpless to help --- when you are in trouble:
Psalm 22:11 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.
Psalm 60:11 Give us help from trouble: for vain (useless) is the help of man.
 
What to do --- when you are in trouble:
Psalm 86:7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon You, for You will answer me.
Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.
Psalm 107:13  Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, And He saved them out of their distresses.
 
You must pray --- when you are in trouble:
Psalm 142:2 I poured out my complaint before him; I declared to him my trouble.
Psalm 31:9 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble: my eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.
 
You must testify --- about God delivering you from trouble:
Psalm 34:6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
Psalm 54:7 For he has delivered me out of all trouble.
 
God testifies about delivering you: Psalm 81:7 You called in trouble, and I delivered you; I answered you.
 
You must exercise faith in God --- when you are in trouble:
Psalm 9:9 The Lord will be a refuge….in times of trouble.
Psalm 138:7 Though I live in the midst of trouble, You will revive me….and Your right hand will save me.
 
Today's the day to be delivered speedily from all your troubles:
Psalm 102:2 Hide not your face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline Your ear to me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.

 

Are you a friend of this world?

 

James 4:4 Whoever is a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

 

The Christian must: 

1. Live free from the cares of the world (Matthew 13:22; Luke 21:34-36)
2. Not gain the world at the expense of their soul (Matthew 16:26)
3. Not offend others as the world does (Matthew 18:7)
4. Not be of it (John 15:19; John 17:14,16)
5. Not love their life in the world (John 12:25)
6. Be delivered from the world (Galatians 1:4)
7. Be crucified to the world (Galatians 6:14)
8. Shine as a light in the world (Phil. 2:15)
9. Deny its lusts; live godly in it (Titus 2:12)
10. Be unspotted from the world (James 1:27)
11. Not be friends with the world (James 4:4)
12. Escape the pollution and corruption of the world (2 Peter 1:4; 2 Peter 2:20)
13. Not love the world, neither the things that are in the world (1 John 2:15-17)
14. Be like Christ in the world (1 John 4:17)
15. Overcome the world (1 John 5:4-5)
16. Be chosen out of it (John 15:19; John 17:6)
17. Be not conformed to it (Romans 12:2)
18. Be dead to its ways (Col. 2:20)

 

Keep your eyes on Jesus!

1. Look at circumstances  -  and be defeated.
2. Look around  -  and be distracted.     
3. Look within  -  and be afraid.
4. Look back  -  and be discouraged. 
5. Look to others  -  and be disappointed.
6. Look to Jesus  -  and see miracles – Look to Jesus the author and finisher of your faith – Heb 12:2.

Some good things from a good God!

1. Food & drink are “Good Things”

LUK 1:53   He has filled the hungry with good things.

PSA 103:5  Who satisfies your mouth with good things.

 

2. Wife is a “Good Thing”

PRO 18:22  He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains blessing from the Lord.

 

3. Your home, business, income and material blessings are all “Good Things”

DEU 6:10   The Lord your God….will give you….11  houses full of all good things.

 

4. Thanking the Lord & singing praises are “Good Things”

PSA 92:1   It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto your name, O most High.

 

5. To rejoice for what you have is a “Good Thing”

DEU 26:11  Rejoice in every good thing which the Lord your God has given to you and your house.

 

6. Health is a “Good Thing!”

3JO 1:2       Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.

ACT 10:38  Jesus went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

 

How to receive good things:

ROM 2:4  The goodness of God leads you to repentance.

PSA 34:10   Those who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing.

The devil divides - Jesus unites!

·      How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity - Psalm 133:1.
·      Stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the Gospel - Philippians 1:27.
·      Having the same love, being of one accord - Philippians 2:2.
·      All speak the same thing, have no divisions among you; and be perfectly joined together in the same mind and same judgment - 1 Corinthians 1:10.
·      Be of the same mind in the Lord - Philippians 4:2.
·      Be of the same mind one toward another - Romans 12:16.
·      We desire that every one of you do show the same diligence - Hebrews 6:11.
·      There should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care one for another - 1 Corinthians 12:25.
·      Endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace - Ephesians 4:3.
·      That they may be one, as We are - John 17:11; 22.
·      Love one another as I have loved you - John 13:34.
·      Love one another as He commanded us - 1 John 3:23.
·      Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all - Ephesians 4:3-6.
·      As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who are of the household of faith - Galatians 6:10.

Take Care of Yourself

Everyone must accept the responsibility to take care of their own health. To take care is to be careful, cautious, responsible, efficient, watchful, attentive, alert and diligent. Many people like to place the responsibility for their health on someone else. Responsibility is defined as having important duties to fulfill, accepting accountability to fulfill obligations, subject to an authority which may administer retribution in the event of failure, neglect or error. No one enjoys sickness, therefore each of us must use caution and accept the responsibility for our health. Sickness is hazardous to your health. A hazard is a source of danger or harm and sickness can often be a life-threatening hazard. If while driving a car you see a road sign informing you of hazards ahead you proceed with caution or take another route. Likewise, you should avoid health hazards and maybe look at taking another route. Some people want their doctor, pastor, family or friend to take the responsibility for their health. God says you are responsible for your body. “That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor. So then every one of us will give an account of them self to God” 1TH 4:4; ROM 14:12. You do not own yourself, God does. “Know that you are not your own? for you are bought with a price” 1CO 6:19-20. You do not own your body, God does. “For all things were created by Him and for Him, and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist” COL 1:16-17. You were created by God and for God. You were created for the sole purpose of glorifying God and giving Him pleasure. “You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for You have created all things, and for Your pleasure they are and were created. For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. Therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's” REV 4:11; PHI 2:13; 1CO 6:20. One of the ways you can display your love for God is by taking good care of your body.