My Journey From Ill Health To Divine Health. Prophetic.

 

I would like to share my journey from believing in divine healing to living in divine health. I have always believed in divine healing. Yet I continue to be challenged by disorders like diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. I have experienced God’s healings, some miraculous and others gradual. I have believed in praying for others for divine healing. Some have been healed and others continue to struggle. I have questions about why some get healed and others don't. Some die in health and others die after an illness. In an imperfect world there are imperfect answers. In heaven there is no sickness or disease. Jesus was never sick when He walked on earth. Yet we have the same Holy Spirit who indwells us and we have been promised healing and health. Why then do we see so many sick amongst us?

 

I don't have a definitive answer to this. However I know God heals today. I have experienced two miraculous healings. I suffered from psoriasis for over a year. Suddenly it all disappeared one day and it was as if I never had it. On another occasion I was leading a prayer meeting but was having a severe sore throat. I was prayed for during the meeting and suddenly it disappeared as if it was never there. In another case, my painful knees were healed over time. Now I can play tennis without the need for knee braces. I am looking forward to being healed of diabetes and hypertension. I will remain in faith to see this come to pass one day.

 

Now I have entered a new phase of believing in divine health. As a doctor I was trained to diagnose disease. My whole training was focused on studying diseases. Very little of my training was to do with health. However God is in the business of divine health. He has promised us health and prosperity as our soul prospers. God never sends diseases to us. This is the doing of the enemy. God reverses sickness and disease. Therefore we can believe  that God's perfect will is divine health for us. I have to change my thinking, from thinking ill health to thinking health. Moses at 120 years was reported to be in the health of a young man. The children of Israel never suffered disease or decay when they left Egypt. We must believe God when He says He wants us to be made whole not sick. Today let us choose to walk in divine health.

Heart To Heart Communication Is An Art.

 

Heart to heart communication is to many a challenge. We see children communicate what they feel without any inhibition. Out of the mouth of a child truth is spoken. Yet as they grow up they lose this innocence and become sophisticated and lies are covered up nicely. They lose the art of true communication. There are so many meanings in one word and some of us get confused and ask what did he/she really mean? We misunderstand and make assumptions, which complicates matters. One lie is covered up with another lie and in the end all we do is communicate lies. This was not our intention but this is what happens. How do we recover this lost art of communication from our heart?

 

We need to go back to basics and be honest in our communication. The best communication is to be open and direct. The worst kind is to be indirect and closed. Open communication is to tell the truth as we know it with no hidden agendas. We say what we mean and nothing else. We speak from our heart with no filters. When we filter what we say we begin to have to tell some white lies. We get into the position of being politically correct. In this process we lose the ability to be honest about our true feelings. We see this played out in the media and in our daily conversations. We do this not to hurt the feelings of others, but in reality we hurt them more than ever. Relationships suffer because no one knows where the truth lies. 

 

To recover the art of heart to heart communication is possible. All we need to do is to stop the bad habit of filtering everything we say with our mind. We therefore say what we mean and take the risk of being rejected. Consequently, after a while people will begin to trust us for our honesty rather then reject us. We become open and vulnerable. Jesus spoke from His heart and opened up the communication to the woman at the well and she asked, “Are you a prophet?". Truth is painful at times but it changes and transforms relationships. Relationships built on trust and openness are able to sustain every attack and challenge. It is like building a house on the rock. Today is a good day to start communicating from your heart and thus transform your relationships.

Judgement Belongs To The Lord. So Why Do We Judge Others ?

 

The Bible says that judgement belongs to the Lord. Yet we are so quick to judge the behaviour of others! Why is this so? I think this is the result of our own soul that struggles to deal with sinful behaviours in our own lives. It is easy to judge others and feel better in ourselves for it. The Bible has a lot to say about hypocrisy. We blind ourselves to our own sin when we judge others. This is one way we defend ourselves. The Pharisees were masters at keeping the law but their hearts were far from God. Jesus pointed this hypocrisy out to them and was threatened with death. Their hatred was displayed for all to see. Our hearts are deceptive and we easily fall into this hypocritical state of mind. What is the way of escape?

 

Total transparency is the only way to keep ourselves from judging and condemning others. We all operate in roles. We have a work role, church role, home role etc. We behave differently in these roles. It is as if we operate as different persons in these roles. The work role may so overtake our life that we feel we are nothing outside that role. We forget that we are more than our work role. Work is only part of our daily life but ca Judgement Belongs To The Lord. So Why Do We Judge Others ?n be all-consuming. A role is necessary to carry out a function. However when the role takes over our personality we are in danger of sacrificing our life for the role. When a husband behaves like a manager at home, he becomes a control freak rather than a loving husband. 

 

Transparency results in us becoming aware of our fallen state. We are slow to judge others and quick to confess our own weaknesses. We walk a repented life knowing that we would go the same way as a fallen brother but for God’s grace. This may not be the cool thing to do  amongst most people who live fake lives. However this is the only way to live a Godly life. There will be less defensiveness and more openness and others will trust us more. This is the only way to keep us from error. Apostle Paul said he would rather boast of his weaknesses than his victories. Why? To keep him always humbled before the Lord who knows our hearts. Therefore stop judging others and leave judgement to the Lord. This is the best place to be with God and with others.

God's Word Is His Lifeline For Humanity.

 

God's word has survived from the beginning of time. His word has gone through many generations of conflict and destruction. His word is the light to the world. Yet the world rejects His word. Why do we reject His word when it is life and health to us? This is Satan's strategy. He knows God’s word will bring life and he is the author of death. He will therefore try every means to rob humanity of His word. Neglect His word and reap the consequences: sickness and death. Trust His word and live. There is no other way to live. Man's wisdom cannot replace God's word. Jesus said man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God (Mat 4:4).

 

His word is the only hope for the world. Jesus came as His living word and lived amongst man, died and rose again. The word of God and Jesus are the same. In the beginning was the word and the word was with God. Now we can see how Satan wants to deprive the world of God’s word. His word will never be replaced. Communism tried to replace His word but failed. His word is power. His power is released as His word is preached. His word is the bread of life. A life deprived of His word is a shell with no life. His Spirit is in His word. Therefore when we eat His word we become one in spirit with Him.

 

Why then do men reject His word? The spirit of the world has blinded men so that they may see but not see. It is this spiritual blindness that is sending many to hell. Living without His word is like living in hell. His word nourishes and waters the soul like no other. It is so vital in these days of confusion and chaos. Now is the time that His word is preached with power to save souls from eternal damnation. Pray that the spiritual blindness will be removed and that men may see and be saved. There is no other way to be saved. Jesus is the way the truth and the life. His way is through His word. His word is truth and those who find it have life. Come to the river of life and be revived.

What Does It Mean To Offer Up Your Body As A Living Sacrifice?

 

Paul in Romans 12:1 exhorts us to offer up our bodies as a living sacrifice which is our reasonable service. In the Old Testament the bodies of animals were offered as a dead sacrifice for a sin offering. Jesus offered up His body as a living sacrifice on the Cross for our sins. He did not die for His sins for He was sinless. God's righteous anger was satisfied through Jesus offering Himself as a sinless sacrifice. We now are called to offer up our bodies as a living sacrifice which is reasonable in light of what was done for us through His sacrifice. Why our body and not our soul or spirit?

 

Our body is a vessel which contains our soul and our spirit. Therefore when we offer up our bodies we are in effect offering up our soul and spirit. Paul goes on to say that we are to be transformed by the renewal of our minds. Therefore the sacrifice is accomplished through the renewal of our minds. This is why we are a living sacrifice because our minds are still alive and working. However our minds can be conformed to the world or be renewed by God's word and be transformed. This transformation can only occur if we surrender our bodies to Him. Many try to live their lives in two worlds and this is not possible. We either live a heavenly life or an earthly life. We either walk according to the flesh or according to the Spirit.

 

There is power in living a surrendered life. Jesus surrendered all to His Father even to the death on a Cross. We are called to take up our cross and follow Him. Taking up our cross is to live daily as a living sacrifice. The cross is a symbol of death to self. No death, no life. Jesus died but rose again. We die that we may rise with Him and live in resurrection power. Let us die daily so that we may live the abundant life here on earth and for eternity. There is no conflict in this. Our flesh will fight against our spirit. However if we are dead to our flesh then we live in the spirit. I choose to take up my cross and be led by His Spirit. What about you?

The Word Of God And His Name Are The Same.

 

The logos word of God is the written word spoken by God through His prophets. It is inspired and eternal and therefore infallible. God is the author of His word. His word and His Name are synonymous with His character. God's word holds within it power that can transform lives. Jesus quoted the word many times to remind us that His word is the same as His Name. Therefore when we speak His word by faith it carries the same impact as if He was speaking it. This is why we need to meditate on His word till it becomes flesh in us. His healing word spoken out in faith will bring healing to our flesh. Jesus spoke and healed the sick. 

 

His Name is the same as His word. His Name is truth and justice. His Name stands against all forces of evil. The devil trembles at His Name. Jesus overcame death and defeated the devil for ever. Now His Name will drive out every demon and set the captive free. He has given us the authority to speak His Name and His word to heal and to set free the captive. He abides in us and we abide in Him. We are one in Him. He made a way where there was no way. He became the redeemer of our soul. He satisfied the law and redeemed us from the curse of the law. 

 

Now we need to implement His word and Name on earth as it is in heaven. Jesus sits on His throne but His Spirit is in us and with us. He now can work through us just the way He did when He walked on earth. Power is released when we walk in this knowledge and revelation. We have to believe and it will be as He said. He is not a liar. His word said it and now it is done. If there is a delay it is because of forces that impede the delivery of His word. God says you were healed. Now believe this and see its manifestation in His time. We can reverse the word of man through the word of God. God has the final word. So let us walk in obedience to His word and proclaim victory in His Name.

Believe, Think, Say And Act.

 

Believe on the word of God. God's word is His thought. God thinks and creates through His spoken word. We too can now believe His word and do likewise. Believing is to trust God's Word and not doubt. God always rewards trust. Faith is basically trusting God to do what He says He will do. When we pray we ask God to provide, bless, heal and restore what He has already planned for us. We have to believe that God has a plan for each of us to fulfil on earth. This is His will. We pray your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Now we have to act on it.

 

Our thoughts can be like a prayer. God can read our thoughts. The devil can't read our thoughts. He can input his thoughts into us. We have to discern our thoughts. What is good, acceptable and perfect are good thoughts. What is lustful, negative and destructive are evil thoughts. What are selfish, proud and negative thoughts are fleshly thoughts. When we think Godly thoughts they produce fruit that lasts. We reap an abundant life with Godly thoughts. Likewise we reap a curse when we think evil thoughts about ourselves or others. Our thoughts attract other thoughts and this is why we need to be careful about what we think. We should not harbour negative thoughts as they are like a ship that will stay at port for a long time.

 

God spoke and He formed the universe and all that is in it. Jesus spoke and He moved mountains of disease and sickness and worked miracles. We too can speak His now word and shift things in the natural realm. Sickness and disease will have to bow to our spoken word. Demons will have to leave at the mention of His Name. Our spoken words are powerful to induce change. Words affect not only the earthly realm but also the spiritual realms. Our words carry His power to perform what they were sent forth to do.

 

We need to act on what we say. Our words must be followed by action. There is no point saying I will pray for you without action. We need to feed the poor, comfort the suffering and bring deliverance to the captive. This may mean that we need to visit those who are in prison, hospital, nursing homes and so on. The disciples acted and their actions are recorded in the book of Acts. We need to act and continue to write the book of acts. This will be our testimony of the actions of the Holy Spirit through us.

The Huge Disconnect That Challenges Us

 

God created us spirit, soul and body. Our spirit was redeemed through the new birth. Our soul is still in the process of redemption or sanctification. This separation is one way to understand ourselves. However we cannot split ourselves this way because we are one whole being. Once we separate ourselves as parts we will become spilt persons. The trinity is Father, Son and Holy Spirit yet they are one. We like to dissect and understand ourselves and how we operate but in this process of dissection comes our problems. We can only understand ourselves when we see ourselves as one not as parts of one.

 

Part of the problem of separating our spirit from our flesh is to disconnect the two. Our flesh is prone to sin through temptations. Temptation is not sin. Giving into temptation is sin. One of the ways our early fathers dealt with the problem of the flesh was to disconnect it from the spirit. This led to the Victorian attitude of casting the flesh to damnation. The flesh can never be changed so give into its desires. This attitude means that we can sin in the flesh but our spirit is pure through redemption. This disconnect has seen many fall into sin and not feel any remorse. Our mind splits off this part of our self and in some cases is even unconscious of its existence called dissociation. This is a dangerous state of mind. This kind of operation may explain why we see some moral failures in our Christian leaders.

 

Romans 7 illustrates Paul’s  dilemma clearly. I do what I don't want to do. The solution is in Romans 8. We need to be filled with the Holy Spirit to be over comers. There is no other way to defeat our flesh. Our flesh is prone to temptation and attacks from the devil. None of us are immune from attacks. Pride in its different faces will keep us prone to attacks. In the Spirit we have a safe place to rest. In the Spirit we are made whole. Our flesh will be submitted to the Spirit and God will provide an escape for every temptation. His blood will cover us from satanic attacks. Our mind will be fixed on Him. This is our only hope till the day we die and go to be with Jesus.

Everything Is Mental To Operate In Victory.

 

Our mental set determines the outcome of our decisions we make in daily life. When we are confused and indecisive we become weak in our decisions. We need a clear mind to walk rightly and in confidence.  A weak mental set leads to weak actions. Many struggle in their mind because they have been lazy in processing information from different sources. We are bombarded with information from several sources in our daily lives. The fake news is one source of information. The Word of God is another source of information. Opinions of friends and family and work mates also inform us. We need to sort these out in the process of coming to a decision. Life confronts us with many issues and challenges and we have to take a stand. How do we do this?

 

For a believer our standard is the Word of God. Everything will have to  line up with His written Word. His word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. His Holy Spirit in us confirms His word. We are attacked for our stand but we must stand on what we believe. Nowadays His word has been challenged and replaced by human opinion. We see this on issues to do with life and death, gender and race. There is no confusion in His Spirit. He is our guide and our leader and teacher. He will reveal the truth to us. How do we stand when many close to us differ from us despite claiming to be believers?

 

We have to stand true to what we believe and what God has revealed to us. We need to hear His voice and be led by Him. This is the challenge we all face on our journey. We are not alone. However we have to decide whom we will serve. We cannot serve God and mammon. We have to be clear on who is Lord of our life. If Jesus is Lord then no other idol can take His place. Compromise will only confuse us. This is the time to take a stand and be true to who we have decided to serve. Once we do this we become clear in our thinking and doing. There is no easy way. The way of the Cross is narrow and few choose to walk in it. I choose the narrow way. What about you?

Divine Healing, Divine Health, Divine Life.

 

Divine healing is healing obtained through the Spirit. This healing is for diseases and disorders of the body, soul and spirit. God is Spirit and He is in the healing business. Man looks to God when he has exhausted his own means. We cry, Oh God, when we have no one else to help us. Divine healing is real because God heals today and the evidence is real. God displays his healing power by transforming what is in the spiritual realm into the earthly realm. He does this through the process of transformation. He transforms what is unseen into the seen realm. He makes the lame man walk, the blind to see and the deaf to hear. 

 

Divine health comes from walking in God’s health. There is no disease in God. Disease and disorder are of the devil. Disease and disorder entered the world through the Fall and death became a reality. God is eternal and Adam and Eve had eternal life till they sinned. Sin brought forth the curse of death. Death always is a consequence of sin. Therefore, sin and death are at work in our life. However in Jesus we have been restored to eternal life in the spirit. Our spirit has been redeemed although our body will die. Yet some like Enoch and Elijah never died. They were caught up into heaven. Moses was 120 years old but had the health of a young man when he died. We too can live in divine health because His resurrection power flows through us and we have eternal life. 

 

Divine life flows through us because He lives in us. The Holy Spirit lives in us and through Him the Father and the Son. We have divine life in us. He abides in us and we abide in Him. When we live in divine life all the benefits of this life affects our whole being. Jesus lived a divine life in an earthly body. He was never sick. No sickness or disease could touch Him. The devil could not touch Him because He walked in divine life. We too can walk in divine life by faith. All we need to do is believe and walk in it. We will reap what we sow. If we sow truth we will reap truth. His word says we are born again and we are a new creation. Believe this and live in divine life today.

Let The Spirit Act, Think, Feel And Will Through You

 

The Holy Spirit lives in your spirit when you accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. Then He will overflow through you when you are baptised in the Spirit. We are exhorted to be filled with the Spirit and to walk in the Spirit. What does this mean? This means that we deny ourselves the right to do things our way and choose to do things His way. This is the high calling that God, who gave His all, demands of us, His children. This is for our good as He knows it is difficult to live in a hostile world ruled by Satan. Jesus has called us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him. Jesus did this when He walked on earth. He did only what He saw His Father doing. He said it is my bread to do the will of my Father in heaven. We too are called to do the same. He has given us His own Spirit to indwell our spirit so that we can walk by the Spirit. 

 

When we allow His Spirit to have control of our spirit then we will be able to walk by His Spirit. His Spirit is able to act through us. His Spirit will sow His thoughts and feelings into us. We will feel His love and peace and not be influenced by our thoughts and feelings. Our thoughts and feelings are influenced by sin. He comes to renew us and cause us to think and feel like Him. When we feel compassion for others we know it is not us but Him. He gives us new thoughts that we know are from Him and not ours. This is the way we renew our mind and are transformed into the image of Jesus.

 

Our will is the key to following His ways and not our ways. We must be prepared to surrender our will to Him. We must die daily to our will and say "Not my will but your will Lord". This is the process of sanctification. This is the only way to be transformed into His image. There is no other way. We have to walk in total surrender to His will. Any other way is a compromise. This compromise is what we see in the church today. We have compromised with the world and are therefore no different from the world. The early disciples were rejected and seen as aliens. We are aliens in this world because we are different and walk according to a different Spirit. The spirit of this world is powered by the god of this world, Satan. We have nothing to do with him and he is fearful of us. His destiny is hell while ours is heaven. Let us walk according to the Spirit and be saved.

I Am Dead In Christ. I Am Alive In Christ.

 

I am dead in Christ. This state occurred when I identified with His death on the Cross (Gal 2:20). This death was accomplished 2000 years ago for the whole world. Now His death is the only way to be saved. He died once and for all for the sins of the world. No man could accomplish it. No sacrifices of animals could accomplish it. Only the death of the Saviour of the world could do it. Now all who call on His name to be saved from their sins can be free from their power. His power is endless and is available to all who call on His Name, Jesus. Now I am saved and walk as a dead man.

 

I am alive in Christ because when He rose from the dead I too rose with Him. I now live in the resurrection power of Jesus. He not only  died but He rose from the dead to make it possible for me to have eternal life. Now He is seated on the right hand of the Father to bring all who call on His Name to the Father. He did it all. All I have to do  is receive His completed work on the Cross. His salvation is full and free to all. He is not biased and will welcome all to His fold. So today choose to be free from the power of sin in Jesus Name.

 

What a salvation He wrought on the Cross for you and for me. Yet many reject His call. Most people are happy to live their lives in bondage to the law and sin. Jesus came into the world for He saw our helpless state.  He knew we were bound in sin and the devil had us in his prison. We were prisoners to sin and the devil. He came to save us. Now we can be saved and walk in victory. All we need to do is proclaim His death and resurrection daily to walk in victory.  Death is the only way to live a victorious life in Him. I must deny myself daily, take up my cross and follow Him.