Does He Want To?

Does He Want To?

Most people believe God could heal them,

the question they have is...Does He Want To?

"Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean." Then Jesus, moved with compassion,stretched out His hand and touched him and said to him, "I am willing; be cleansed.""

Mark 1:40-42 (NKJV)

What Does the Bible Say Concerning God's Will In Healing the Sick?

Many people are convinced that God has the POWER and ABILITY to heal. What they doubt is His WILLINGNESS. That's why you often hear the phrase, "...if it be your will."

What does God say about this? Let's look at the following scriptures...

"...I am the LORD who heals you."
Exodus 15:26 (NKJV)

"...I am willing; be cleansed.""
Mark 1:42 (NKJV)

Because mankind sinned and through that sin brought separation from fellowship with God He sent Jesus to endure the sufferings and brutal execution on the cross. Jesus did this in our place, as our substitute so that we (as well as all mankind) could have a "bridge" back to our relationship with God.

"For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him"

2 Corinthians 5:21 NKJV

Jesus purchased us with a price. He not only purchased the "salvation" of our soul, but also secured our physical healing.

"Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood."

James 5:14-15 (NASB)

The most amazing thing about Jesus' ministry here on Earth, is that He never refused to heal anyone. He never turned away and said that it wasn't God's will to heal a certain person. He never once said that a certain sick person needed to be sick, so that he could learn some spiritual truths. He never once said to a sick person that he would be eventually healed when he got to heaven. Never once!

Healing was a priority in His ministry. Jesus' message of salvation went hand in hand with His ministry of healing. When the religious authorities of His day opposed Jesus' healing ministry, He continued to heal people that were brought to Him. He never used restraint in His healing ministry.

Look at Mat 14:36. It states that when the sick were allowed to just touch the edge of His coat (or outer garment), "...all who touched it were healed."

Notice the word "all". Jesus did not play favorites. You didn't need to join His Church, you didn't need to make a donation to be prayed for, you didn't have to ask in just the right way and you didn't need to be living, what others would judge, a "good" life. He healed all the sick.

Jesus was always willing to heal. In Luke 4:40 (NASB) we read, "When the sun was setting, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them."

Have you notice that the gospels like to stress the word "all" when referring to Jesus' healings? Notice in the following texts:

"And all the people were trying to touch Him, for power was coming from Him and healing them all."

Luke 6:19 (NASB)

"You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him."

Acts 10:38 (NASB)

"Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people."

Mat 4:23 (NASB)

Jesus' healing power was not reserved for only Himself. He clearly gave authority to His disciples to heal others.

"Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.

Mat 10:1 (NASB)

In Luke we see this healing power was not reserved for just the apostles.

"Now after this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them in pairs ahead of Him to every city and place where He Himself was going to come. And He was saying to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest" ..." and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, '"The kingdom of God has come near to you.""

Luke 10:1-2, 9 (NASB)

This healing power was also later given to all believers.

"These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."

Mark 16:17-18 (NASB)

What's more, healing power was not even reserved for just those who followed Jesus...

"John said to Him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to hinder him because he was not following us." But Jesus said, "Do not hinder him, for there is no one who shall perform a miracle in My name, and be able soon afterward to speak evil of Me." For he who is not against us is for us."

Mark 9:38-40 (NASB)

As the Bible clearly shows, even after Jesus had risen and was taken back to heaven, His disciples continued His healing ministry. Jesus' directives to us are clear; His healing ministry must continue!

"...to such an extent that they even carried the sick out into the streets and laid them on cots and pallets, so that when Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on any one of them. Also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all being healed."

Acts 5:15-16 (NASB)

Most of those that encountered Jesus assumed that He wanted to heal them. Only one man questioned Jesus' willingness. That man was a leper.

"And a leper came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed."

Mat 8:2-3 (NASB)

Is Jesus willing to heal you? "I am willing." Case closed.

There is also another word used, "Will." The use of "will" in reference to healing is further evidence that God wants to heal. Notice that word is used regarding salvation, as well as healing.

'And it shall be that everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.'

Acts 2:21 (NASB)

Mark 16:18 (NASB)

"Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him.

James 5:14-15 (NASB)

Do you need any further evidence? God is willing to heal us. Jesus died on Calvary so that you could walk in perfect, divine health.

"...and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed."

1 Peter 2:24 (NASB)

Did you also notice the use of the word "were?" This means that it is a done deal; it is finished and already paid for. There is no question about your healing, "YOU WERE HEALED!" It's already there; all you need do is claim it and accept it.

We know that from history, many people derived their names by what they did for a living. For instance, those named "Smith" came from generations of blacksmiths. It was a good way for a person to advertise their trade, "I'm Samuel the Smith."

Similarly, God identifies His own name by what He does. In Exodus 15:26, God says that His name is JEHOVAH RAHPA, or "I am the LORD that heals you."

Think of it! God says that His name is "The Lord that heals you!" How could God reveal His will more clearly than to give himself a name that says He heals you? Not only is it His will, it's His name - it's who He is and what He does!

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"Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean." Then Jesus, moved with compassion,stretched out His hand and touched him and said to him, "I am willing; be cleansed."" Mark 1:40-42 (NKJV) What Does the Bible Say Concerning God's Will In Healing the Sick? Many people are convinced that God has the POWER and ABILITY to heal. What they doubt is His WILLINGNESS. That's why you often hear the phrase, "...if it be your will." What does God say about this? Let's look at the following scriptures... "...I am the LORD who heals you." Exodus 15:26 (NKJV) "...I am willing; be cleansed."" Mark 1:42 (NKJV) Because mankind sinned and through that sin brought separation from fellowship with God He sent Jesus to endure the sufferings and brutal execution on the cross. Jesus did this in our place, as our substitute so that we (as well as all mankind) could have a "bridge" back to our relationship with God. "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" 2 Corinthians 5:21 NKJV Jesus purchased us with a price. He not only purchased the "salvation" of our soul, but also secured our physical healing. "Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood." James 5:14-15 (NASB) The most amazing thing about Jesus' ministry here on Earth, is that He never refused to heal anyone. He never turned away and said that it wasn't God's will to heal a certain person. He never once said that a certain sick person needed to be sick, so that he could learn some spiritual truths. He never once said to a sick person that he would be eventually healed when he got to heaven. Never once! Healing was a priority in His ministry. Jesus' message of salvation went hand in hand with His ministry of healing. When the religious authorities of His day opposed Jesus' healing ministry, He continued to heal people that were brought to Him. He never used restraint in His healing ministry. Look at Mat 14:36. It states that when the sick were allowed to just touch the edge of His coat (or outer garment), "...all who touched it were healed." Notice the word "all". Jesus did not play favorites. You didn't need to join His Church, you didn't need to make a donation to be prayed for, you didn't have to ask in just the right way and you didn't need to be living, what others would judge, a "good" life. He healed all the sick. Jesus was always willing to heal. In Luke 4:40 (NASB) we read, "When the sun was setting, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them." Have you notice that the gospels like to stress the word "all" when referring to Jesus' healings? Notice in the following texts: "And all the people were trying to touch Him, for power was coming from Him and healing them all." Luke 6:19 (NASB) "You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him." Acts 10:38 (NASB) "Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people." Mat 4:23 (NASB) Jesus' healing power was not reserved for only Himself. He clearly gave authority to His disciples to heal others. "Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness. Mat 10:1 (NASB) In Luke we see this healing power was not reserved for just the apostles. "Now after this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them in pairs ahead of Him to every city and place where He Himself was going to come. And He was saying to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest" ..." and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, '"The kingdom of God has come near to you."" Luke 10:1-2, 9 (NASB) This healing power was also later given to all believers. "These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." Mark 16:17-18 (NASB) What's more, healing power was not even reserved for just those who followed Jesus... "John said to Him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to hinder him because he was not following us." But Jesus said, "Do not hinder him, for there is no one who shall perform a miracle in My name, and be able soon afterward to speak evil of Me." For he who is not against us is for us." Mark 9:38-40 (NASB) As the Bible clearly shows, even after Jesus had risen and was taken back to heaven, His disciples continued His healing ministry. Jesus' directives to us are clear; His healing ministry must continue! "...to such an extent that they even carried the sick out into the streets and laid them on cots and pallets, so that when Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on any one of them. Also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all being healed." Acts 5:15-16 (NASB) Most of those that encountered Jesus assumed that He wanted to heal them. Only one man questioned Jesus' willingness. That man was a leper. "And a leper came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed." Mat 8:2-3 (NASB) Is Jesus willing to heal you? "*I am willing." Case closed. There is also another word used, "Will." The use of "will" in reference to healing is further evidence that God wants to heal. Notice that word is used regarding salvation, as well as healing. 'And it shall be that everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.'* Acts 2:21 (NASB) "These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." Mark 16:18 (NASB) "Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. James 5:14-15 (NASB) Do you need any further evidence? God is willing to heal us. Jesus died on Calvary so that you could walk in perfect, divine health. "...and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed." 1 Peter 2:24 (NASB) Did you also notice the use of the word "were?" This means that it is a done deal; it is finished and already paid for. There is no question about your healing, "YOU WERE HEALED!" It's already there; all you need do is claim it and accept it. We know that from history, many people derived their names by what they did for a living. For instance, those named "Smith" came from generations of blacksmiths. It was a good way for a person to advertise their trade, "I'm Samuel the Smith." Similarly, God identifies His own name by what He does. In Exodus 15:26, God says that His name is JEHOVAH RAHPA, or "I am the LORD that heals you." Think of it! God says that His name is "The Lord that heals you!" How could God reveal His will more clearly than to give himself a name that says He heals you? Not only is it His will, it's His name - it's who He is and what He does!