BELIEVE and RECEIVE!

The scripture readings for today are from Luke Chapters 7-8.  In these two chapters it speaks about  Jesus ministering to many different people with various problems.  We all know that it is the Lord who "saves" and it is the Lord who "heals."  But did you know He asks that we participate in being saved and receiving our healing?  Let me show you:

In Luke 7:50 Jesus says, "YOUR FAITH has saved you..." .   And in Luke 8:48 Jesus says, "YOUR FAITH has made you well...".

                                          We need to BELIEVE to RECEIVE!!!

We are a generation that must 1st "see it" in order to "believe it."  But the Lord asks us to "walk by FAITH, not by sight."  [II Corinthians 5:7]  We more often should be identified as "DOUBTERS" rather than "BELIEVERS."

I love to participate in sports--sports help me to relieve stress and feel mentally better.  It's a way to enjoy myself and relax.  Most professional athletes, who win regularly--prepare mentally to win by picturing themselves winning.  In other words they 1st "believe" they can win even before they play the game!

Well--FAITH is like that.  First we believe we can receive; then we walk-out that belief until it is manifested/achieved in our lives.

The woman that was "saved" went to Jesus 1st to worship him.  She knew her sins were forgiven because she believed.  Therefore she received forgiveness and salvation.

The woman who was "made well" received her healing because she believed that Jesus could, and would, heal her.

True faith is demonstrated in our actions.  True faith is:  "An outward manifestation of an inward work."  Our hearts are changed; therefore our lives are changed!