Q: Many Christians believe God can heal, but they are not convinced He will heal them. Why is it so difficult for believers to receive what Scripture already promises?
A: Wrong theology is the culprit behind this insidious belief. Theology informs us about the nature and character of God. When there is a bad theological framework, people don't believe that God is omni-benevolent and that is His unconditional will to heal.
Q: Jesus healed everywhere He went, yet many churches rarely preach on healing today. Has the Church quietly lowered its expectations of what God still wants to do?
A: Unfortunately, there is a dangerous doctrine of cessationism that has affected people's expectation concerning what God can and will do. This is why so many churches don't expect God to move supernaturally. But Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Q: You teach that healing is part of our covenant in Christ. How does understanding that truth change the way we pray when sickness attacks our bodies?
A: When we understand our covenantal rights, we will approach healing with boldness and authority. If you know that you have comprehensive insurance, the best in class, you will approach the claim boldly because you know you are adequately insured. The same is true of our spiritual lives. Jesus paid the premium for our health and wholeness in full; claim your healing in Jesus’ name.
Q: What are some of the biggest misconceptions you have encountered about divine healing that actually keep people from receiving their miracle?
A: The belief that God will not heal everyone or that sickness is used by God to teach us a lesson. The devil is a liar!
Q: Well-meaning Christians sometimes tell people they're still sick because they don't have enough faith or because they're doing something wrong spiritually. What would you say to someone who's carrying both the pain of illness and the weight of those accusations?
A: I would encourage them to stop listening to the lies of the enemy. You have all the faith you need to receive from God and walk in His promises. Approach His throne boldly and receive your healing.
Q: Some people assume every sickness is purely physical, while others assume every illness is a demon. How do we discern the difference, and why is that distinction so important?
A: Many illnesses are not physical at all. Sometimes people are dealing with something spiritual, mental, or emotional that is affecting their health. The good news is that Jesus addressed every root cause of sickness and disease on the cross. Also, sometimes believers are not experiencing the blessing of health and wholeness because they are not stewarding their temple (their body) well. Believing God for healing, while dishonoring Him with your habits and lifestyle are counterintuitive.
Q: Jesus asked some people, "Do you want to be made well?"; That seems like an unusual question. Why would someone knowingly or unknowingly resist their own healing?
A: Sometimes, people can be discouraged and abdicate their authority to receive their healing. The man at the pool of Bethesda was in this particular predicament. Jesus was challenging the man's will to receive from God.
Q: Some believers have stopped praying for healing because they were taught miracles passed away with the apostles. What would you say to someone who sincerely believes healing isn't for today?
A: They need to go back and read the Bible. God still believes in healing today and so should we!
Q: Is there a healing testimony you have witnessed that completely challenged your own understanding of what God is able to do?
A: Yes. I saw a woman that had melanoma be totally healed in less than 48 hours. Every cancer on her body fell in that time frame without chemotherapy or any medical intervention.
Q: If someone reading today desperately needs healing, what practical steps can they begin taking today to position themselves to receive from God?
A: The first thing they need to do is meditate on the Word of God and get the Word in their spirit. This will build their faith to receive from Heaven. Second, they need to get a copy of They Shall Be Healed to begin to apply their faith to receive.
