MOST CHRISTIANS BELIEVE THAT GOD CAN HEAL …
BUT THEY’RE NOT SURE GOD CAN HEAL THROUGH THEM!
Did you know that in Philippians 2:5, it says “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus?” It’s not your ability, but your availability! Mark 9:23 says “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to you who believes.’“ In Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding: In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Also in Mark 8:25 “Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly.” Matthew 6:22-23 states “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness.“
Those were some of the many Bible verses that were given to those who attended the Miracle Service of Healing. We have the source of wisdom handed down through the ages as the guide through good and bad times. Have you looked at the display of Bibles in the foyer at Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church handed down through the ages? They are probably Bibles of relatives of some of you. Whether we are going through good times or bad times, or coming to church, or not coming to church, open your Bible, tell the stories of faith and hope. We have offered many opportunities of group studies and learning together. In this busy world, most of the congregation have not been able to participate. There are plenty of activities to choose from, but none of those can equal the Bible, because that is the Word of God. The inspiration of all times, for all generations. That is the hope of this world. God is everlasting. All other things can be taken away from you, but not the word of God if it is in your heart. That is the best gift you can give to your children. God does heal people. God can heal our church family. Let us open our Bibles and let God speak to us. Let us spread the words and encouragement to others. If we open our eyes there are so many ways to show God’s love to each other, and to strangers. Most people are waiting for a kind word and encouragement. Sometimes within our own families. OUR GOAL THIS YEAR IS TO OPEN THE BIBLE AND LISTEN TO GOD. Maybe you will be the one with the words of hope and wisdom that will heal someone you love or a stranger, just waiting for someone to care. It might be a clerk, or a child, or someone in a wheelchair. We are God’s people. We are to spread the word of healing and hope.
Betty Olson - Evangelism