Embracing God's Covenant of Divine Healing
Summary
In today's message, we explored the profound truth of God's covenant of divine healing, emphasizing that God has always provided healing for His people throughout the Bible. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, God consistently reveals Himself as a healing God, not one who brings sickness. We began by reflecting on Exodus 15:26, where God promises the Israelites that if they follow His commandments, He will not bring upon them the diseases that afflicted the Egyptians. This scripture underscores the nature of God as a healer, not a bringer of disease. Sickness, as we discussed, is a result of the sin curse and the enemy's work, not God's intention for His people.
We delved into the misconception that God uses sickness to teach us lessons. While trials are part of life, they are not God's method of instruction. Instead, God desires to bless us and bring healing, as all good gifts come from Him. We examined the life of Jesus, who demonstrated God's will through healing. Jesus never rejected anyone who sought healing, illustrating that God's plan is for all to be well. This understanding shifts our perspective on our circumstances, encouraging us to see God as a loving Father who desires our well-being.
We concluded with a powerful declaration of God's healing covenant, affirming that His promise of healing is active in our lives. By speaking decrees and declarations, we align ourselves with God's promises, allowing His healing power to work within us. This message serves as a reminder of the authority we have in Christ to claim our healing and live in the fullness of God's blessings.
Key Takeaways:
1. God's Nature as a Healer: Throughout the Bible, God consistently reveals Himself as a healer, not one who brings sickness. Understanding this nature of God helps us trust in His promises of healing and reject the lie that sickness is from Him. [03:12]
2. Sickness as a Result of Sin and the Enemy: Sickness and disease are consequences of the sin curse and the enemy's work, not God's intention for His people. Recognizing the true source of sickness empowers us to stand against it in faith. [07:12]
3. Jesus' Ministry of Healing: Jesus' healing ministry demonstrated God's will for His people to be well. He never rejected anyone seeking healing, showing that God's plan is for all to experience His healing power. [09:36]
4. The Power of Declarations: Speaking decrees and declarations aligns us with God's promises, allowing His healing power to work within us. Our words have the power to change our beliefs and circumstances. [13:07]
5. Living in the Covenant of Healing: Embracing God's covenant of healing involves understanding our rights as His children and actively declaring His promises over our lives. This covenant is unalterable unless we choose to step out of agreement with it. [13:07]
Youtube Chapters:
- [00:00] - Welcome
- [01:00] - Introduction to Daily Decree
- [02:30] - Focus on Divine Healing
- [03:12] - God's Covenant of Healing
- [04:30] - Understanding Sickness and Healing
- [05:45] - The Source of Sickness
- [07:12] - God's Promise in Exodus
- [08:30] - Jesus' Healing Ministry
- [09:36] - God's Will for Healing
- [10:45] - The Role of Declarations
- [12:00] - Embracing the Healing Covenant
- [13:07] - Decreeing Healing Over Your Life
- [14:30] - Partnering with the Ministry
- [15:45] - Closing Remarks
Study Guide
Bible Study Discussion Guide
Bible Reading:
- Exodus 15:26
- John 10:10
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Observation Questions:
1. In Exodus 15:26, what conditions does God set for the Israelites to avoid the diseases that afflicted the Egyptians? How does this reflect God's nature as a healer? [03:12]
2. According to the sermon, what is the source of sickness and disease, and how does this understanding affect our perception of God's role in healing? [07:12]
3. How did Jesus' ministry demonstrate God's will for healing, and what does this reveal about God's plan for His people? [09:36]
4. What role do decrees and declarations play in aligning ourselves with God's promises of healing, according to the sermon? [13:07]
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Interpretation Questions:
1. How does understanding God as a healer, rather than a bringer of sickness, change the way believers approach their health and well-being? [03:12]
2. What implications does the belief that sickness is a result of the sin curse and the enemy's work have on a believer's faith and prayer life? [07:12]
3. In what ways does Jesus' consistent healing of those who sought Him challenge common misconceptions about God's willingness to heal? [09:36]
4. How might the practice of speaking decrees and declarations influence a believer's mindset and faith in God's healing power? [13:07]
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Application Questions:
1. Reflect on a time when you viewed sickness as a lesson from God. How does the sermon challenge that perspective, and how might this change your response to illness in the future? [07:12]
2. Consider the role of faith in claiming God's promises of healing. What steps can you take to strengthen your faith in God's healing covenant this week? [13:07]
3. How can you incorporate the practice of speaking decrees and declarations into your daily routine to align with God's promises of healing? [13:07]
4. Identify an area of your life where you need healing, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. How can you actively seek God's healing in that area, based on the principles discussed in the sermon? [09:36]
5. Think about someone in your life who is struggling with illness. How can you support them in understanding and claiming God's healing promises? [09:36]
6. How does the understanding that God desires your well-being influence your relationship with Him and your daily decisions? [03:12]
7. What practical steps can you take to live in the fullness of God's blessings and embrace His covenant of healing in your life? [13:07]
Devotional
Day 1: God’s Healing Nature Revealed
God’s nature as a healer is evident throughout the Bible, from the Old Testament to the New Testament. In Exodus 15:26, God promises the Israelites that if they follow His commandments, He will not bring upon them the diseases that afflicted the Egyptians. This promise underscores God’s character as a healer, not a bringer of disease. Understanding this aspect of God helps us trust in His promises of healing and reject the misconception that sickness is from Him. Sickness is a result of the sin curse and the enemy's work, not God's intention for His people. By recognizing God’s true nature, we can approach Him with confidence, knowing that He desires our well-being and healing. [03:12]
Exodus 15:26 (ESV): "If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your healer."
Reflection: How does understanding God as a healer change the way you pray for healing in your life or the lives of others today?
Day 2: Recognizing the True Source of Sickness
Sickness and disease are not from God but are consequences of the sin curse and the enemy's work. This understanding empowers us to stand against sickness in faith, knowing that it is not God’s intention for His people. By recognizing the true source of sickness, we can reject the lie that God uses sickness to teach us lessons. While trials are part of life, they are not God’s method of instruction. Instead, God desires to bless us and bring healing, as all good gifts come from Him. This perspective encourages us to see God as a loving Father who desires our well-being. [07:12]
James 1:17 (ESV): "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change."
Reflection: In what ways can you actively stand against sickness in your life, recognizing it as a work of the enemy rather than a lesson from God?
Day 3: Jesus’ Ministry of Healing
Jesus’ healing ministry demonstrated God’s will for His people to be well. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus never rejected anyone who sought healing, illustrating that God’s plan is for all to experience His healing power. This understanding shifts our perspective on our circumstances, encouraging us to see God as a loving Father who desires our well-being. By looking at Jesus’ life, we see a clear picture of God’s will for healing, which is available to all who seek it. This truth invites us to approach God with confidence, knowing that His desire is for us to be whole and healthy. [09:36]
Matthew 8:16-17 (ESV): "That evening they brought to him many who were oppressed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: 'He took our illnesses and bore our diseases.'"
Reflection: How can you model Jesus’ approach to healing in your interactions with others who are seeking physical or emotional healing?
Day 4: The Power of Declarations
Speaking decrees and declarations aligns us with God’s promises, allowing His healing power to work within us. Our words have the power to change our beliefs and circumstances. By declaring God’s promises over our lives, we activate our faith and invite His healing power to manifest. This practice is not about denying reality but about affirming God’s truth over our situations. As we speak life and healing, we align ourselves with God’s will and open the door for His transformative power to work in us. [13:07]
Proverbs 18:21 (ESV): "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits."
Reflection: What specific declarations can you make today that align with God’s promises of healing and life over your current circumstances?
Day 5: Living in the Covenant of Healing
Embracing God’s covenant of healing involves understanding our rights as His children and actively declaring His promises over our lives. This covenant is unalterable unless we choose to step out of agreement with it. By living in this covenant, we acknowledge that God’s promise of healing is active in our lives. This understanding empowers us to claim our healing and live in the fullness of God’s blessings. As we align ourselves with God’s promises, we experience His healing power and the abundant life He desires for us. [13:07]
Isaiah 53:5 (ESV): "But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed."
Reflection: What steps can you take today to actively live in God’s covenant of healing, and how can you encourage others to do the same?
Quotes
Here's what's important to understand about that, is God is a healing God. He's not a God that brings sickness. Now, there are things that are allowed, God will allow. Sometimes there's sickness that comes because of our choices, but we also know that sickness comes from the enemy. God's always made a provision of healing for his people. [00:04:49] (21 seconds)
God is the God that heals, but sickness and disease came as a result of the sin curse. It came as a result of man's decision to depart from God, and so the devil comes to steal, kill and destroy, the Bible says. But Jesus said, I've come that you might have life and that you might have it more abundantly. [00:05:37] (22 seconds)
That is the thing that we have to understand. The devil's the one that steals. Now think about sickness for a moment. Sickness steals from your work time. It steals from your joy. It can steal from your happiness. It can steal from your family time. There's so many things sickness does to come and to destroy. Sickness is a destroyer. [00:06:25] (22 seconds)
And even though it may find its way, because the devil comes to steal, right? You know, there's the enemy will try to come in and attack. But what we know is that God comes in to bring the answer. So if you can get it in your heart today, that God is the healing God. He's the one that loves you and wants to bless you. [00:07:12] (22 seconds)
Think about it this way. There is not any good parent in the world who loves their children that would deliberately put sickness on their child. So neither does God, who is a better father or better parent than we are in the natural realm. God is the God that heals. And that's why in Exodus 15, 26. [00:07:13] (20 seconds)
He told Israel, he said, I am the God that heals you. He never said, I'm the God that wants to make you sick. I'm the God that diseases you. No, he said, I am the God that heals. And so I want to just plant that in your spirit today. So if you look through scripture, God has always made a covenant of healing for his people. [00:08:00] (24 seconds)
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