Understanding God’s Power to Heal and Set Us Free
What Does the Bible Say About Healing and Deliverance?
If you’ve ever wondered about how the Bible talks about healing and deliverance, here’s the plain truth: the Bible says that healing and deliverance are gifts from God. They’re acts of God’s love, made possible when we have faith and trust that Jesus can help us. Jesus is the foundation—He’s the one who has the power and authority to heal and set people free.
God’s Gift of Healing
From the start, the Bible describes God as a healer. In the Old Testament, God heals people and rescues them from tough situations. He even promises, “I am the Lord who heals you.” In the New Testament, Jesus goes around healing sick people, helping the blind to see, and even bringing people back to life. Jesus shows us what God’s heart is really like—full of love and compassion.
How Jesus Brings Healing and Deliverance
What makes Jesus unique is that He not only heals people, but He also gives His followers the power to help others. The New Testament tells us that Jesus fulfilled promises from long ago, proving that God cares about our pain. He gave His disciples authority to help people who were sick or struggling with spiritual problems, showing that anyone who follows Him can be part of God’s healing work.
What Is Deliverance?
Deliverance simply means being rescued from something that holds us back. In the Bible, this could mean being saved from enemies, from danger, or from habits and spiritual struggles we can’t overcome alone. The Old Testament is full of stories about God rescuing people, like when He freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. These stories show that God rescues not because people are perfect, but because He is merciful and loving.
How Do We Seek Healing and Deliverance?
The Bible gives us several simple steps for anyone who needs healing or wants to be set free:
· Pray: Talk to God and ask Him for help. The Bible encourages us to pray when we’re in need.
· Confess Your Struggles: Sometimes opening up to others about our struggles or mistakes helps us find healing.
· Ask for Prayer from Church Leaders: The Bible says if you’re sick, ask the elders (leaders) of the church to pray for you and anoint you with oil.
· Trust Jesus: Believe that Jesus has the power to heal and deliver. Even if you have doubts, just putting your trust in Him opens the door to God’s help.
· Lean on the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit gives us strength, comfort, and guidance as we seek healing and freedom.
Our Hope for Healing—Now and in the Future
The Bible teaches that sometimes God brings healing in this life when we pray and have faith. But it also gives us hope for complete healing in heaven, where there will be no more pain, sadness, or death.
Understanding Deliverance—God’s Rescue Plan
Deliverance means God steps in to save us from danger or things that harm us. In the Old Testament, God rescued people from enemies, famine, and death—not because they earned it, but because He’s full of mercy. The most famous example is when God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
The New Testament takes it further. It says God rescues us from our biggest problems—sin, evil, and fear of death—through Jesus. Jesus gives us victory over everything that tries to hold us back, both now and forever.
Sometimes, deliverance in this life doesn’t happen right away. God might choose to walk with us through our struggles, giving us the strength to keep going, and helping us learn and grow. The Bible also teaches that God will always make a way for us to endure hard times and temptations.
How Do We Stand Strong?
The Bible says believers can stand strong against evil and life’s challenges by:
· Using faith as a shield to protect us from negative thoughts, temptations, and fears.
· Filling our minds with God’s Word, which helps us know the truth and fight off lies or doubts.
In the end, true freedom and healing come only through Jesus. He helps us through every problem, gives us understanding, and promises us eternal life.
So if you’re searching for healing or deliverance, know that God cares for you, and He’s ready to help—both now and for all eternity.
Minister A Francine Green
November 2025
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