Healing My Covenant Heritage

The Root Causes of Affliction

1. Sin: The biblical narrative often links sin with sickness. In Mark 2:5-12, Jesus forgives a man’s sins before healing him, illustrating the connection between spiritual and physical healing. Sin, as the root cause, manifests in various forms such as affliction and lack. James 4:7 emphasizes the importance of submission to God and resistance to the devil as a remedy, highlighting that sin creates a barrier between humans and divine health, as stated in Isaiah 59:2.
2. Doubt and Unbelief: Doubt grieves God and obstructs His blessings, as seen in James 1:6-8 and Hebrews 3:10, 12. Belief in God’s healing promises is crucial. Failure to believe the truth results in accepting falsehoods, which perpetuates sickness, as noted in 2 Thessalonians 2:10-11 and Psalm 107:20.
3. Disobedience: Disobedience to God’s word is another significant barrier. Psalm 74:20 and 1 John 3:22 stress the importance of keeping God’s commandments to receive His blessings. Just as a father disciplines disobedience in his children, God withholds health and prosperity from those who do not follow His instructions.
4. Unforgiveness and Bitterness: Holding onto unforgiveness and bitterness hampers spiritual and physical health. Acts 24:16 demonstrates Paul’s commitment to maintaining a clear conscience before God and man, which is essential for divine health. Unforgiveness, according to 1 Peter 3:7, hinders prayers and invites sickness.
5. Fear: Fear opposes faith and invites the enemy’s influence. 2 Timothy 1:7 asserts that God gives us power, love, and a sound mind, not fear. Fear opens the door to Satan, while faith opens the door to God, enabling His healing power to manifest.

The Biblical Basis for Divine Healing

The scriptures provide a robust foundation for divine healing. Verses like Jeremiah 33:3, 6 promise healing and restoration. Exodus 15:26 declares God as the healer, and Isaiah 53:5 assures us of healing through Jesus’ suffering. These promises are not mere historical accounts but living words applicable today.

1. Jeremiah 33:6: “Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”
2. Exodus 15:26: “…I am the Lord that healeth thee.”
3. Isaiah 53:5: “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

Activating Divine Health

To activate divine health, believers must embrace and confess these scriptures daily. The methodology of taking scriptures like medicine (one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one at night) helps in internalizing God’s promises and building unwavering faith.

1. Switch to Praise: Praise shifts focus from the problem to God’s power, as seen in Isaiah 38:18-19.
2. Decree and Declare: Acts 9:32-34 shows the power of declaring God’s word over sickness without necessarily laying hands or praying long prayers.
3. Shake Off the Beast: Acts 28:5 encourages believers to shake off demonic afflictions through faith.

Conclusion

Healing is a covenant heritage for believers, as promised in scriptures. By understanding and addressing the root causes of affliction—sin, doubt, disobedience, unforgiveness, and fear Christians can reclaim divine health. Engaging with God’s word through disciplined reading, confession, and praise activates these promises, ensuring believers walk in the health and wholeness ordained by God. As Isaiah 7:14-15 suggests, choosing good and rejecting evil is pivotal, and by immersing in God’s word, divine health becomes an accessible reality.