"But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind." James 1:6. NKJV
If you've ever stood on the sea shore and watched a stick in the surf, you'll notice that the waves take it out with them and then bring it back again. It can be an age before it completely disappears out to sea. Faith and doubt act in a similar way. One moment, a person can be in faith for a certain thing but then the doubt can kick in, totally disabling the act of faith.
At church, many may go forward for healing and some may receive this by faith. Others may return to their seats untouched by the prayer. In addition to this, the one who received the healing by faith, may live this way for a day or two and then give up. This may be because they have listened to the well-meaning doubters. People who don't believe in healing can turn others who do, away from their faith and then they begin to doubt themselves and consequently lose their healing.
If you have an illness and you receive prayer for healing, it is always wise to consider the implications. You may be on vital medication, to stop this could be dangerous. Therefore, it is always sensible to see a doctor for verification of this healing. This may mean having tests to qualify this. This is not lack of faith, nor is it doubting the healing. No, it is common sense, something that God gives us. Why do you think that Jesus said to the ten cleansed lepers, 'Go, show yourselves to the priests?' (Luke 17:14). It was the priest's business to verify that healing had taken place. In the same manner, Jesus would expect someone to verify their healing by seeing a doctor, so that there would be no complications.
Jesus does heal today! Many can testify to this, including myself. But when we receive healing, we must believe deep down within our souls that this has happened. Don't be like a seesaw believer - believing one minute and doubting the next. Refuse to be influenced by anyone who wants to steal your faith. Believe, get it checked and verified and then, get on and live your life in good health.
We should exercise faith in all things, not only for healing. But the principle is the same, refuse to be a seesaw believer. Remember, doubt and do without. Stand firm in your faith; believe for what God has promised you whether it be, a house, car, finance or whatever else. Don't be tossed about by the waves of seesaw faith. Believe and receive!
Copyriight 2020 Grahame Howard
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