Principles of Faith and Healing

Introduction

Speaker shares foundational principles received from God about healing.
Includes instances and teachings from the Bible that demonstrate the power of faith.
Goal: To teach listeners that the principles will work for anyone who believes.

Mark 11: Jesus cursed the fig tree, and it withered within 24 hours.
Disciples amazed; Jesus explained by saying, "Have faith in God."
Important verses:
- Mark 11:23: "...whosoever shall say unto this mountain... and shall not doubt... shall have whatsoever he saith."
- Mark 11:24: "...When you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them."
Key Principle: Believe you receive when you pray, even if the manifestation comes later.

Comparison with Matthew: Immediate unseen effects, visible effects later.
Mark 11:20: In the morning, fig tree dried up from the roots, not only externally.
Analogy of a rose: Cut off, it looks alive for a while but is truly dead once severed.
Need to believe in the unseen, spiritual world beyond physical senses.

Invisible Signals: Wireless technology as analogy for unseen spiritual realities.
Takeaway: Existence isn't limited to what we can perceive with our senses.

Hebrews 11:3: The visible world created by the invisible spiritual word of God.
Spiritual reality is more fundamental than physical reality.
Romans 4:17: God's faith calls things that be not as though they are.

Genesis Creation Story: Light existed before the physical sources of light were created (Genesis 1:3-18).
John 3:6: Spiritual birth differs from physical birth; spiritual realities are different from physical ones.
Faith acts as a bridge between the spiritual and physical realms.
Challenge: Getting past being "carnal" (limited by the physical senses) to believing in spiritual truths.

Daniel 9: Command for Gabriel to answer prayer came at the start of the prayer, delivered in 3 minutes.
Daniel 10: Prayed for 3 weeks before receiving a response due to spiritual warfare.
God's answers are instant, but the manifestation can take time; factors include spiritual opposition or human elements.

1 John 5:14-15: Confidence in prayers aligned with God’s word; knowing we have the petitions we've asked for.
Ephesians 1:19: Believers have resurrection power within them.

Example of Ganglion Cyst: Persistent faith and prayer led to eventual physical healing, stressing continuous belief.
Authority over Satan: New Testament believers can rebuke the devil directly.
Daniel's Limitation: Old Testament saints couldn't directly combat spiritual opposition.

Testimonies: Stories of prolonged faith leading to healing, e.g., blind boy, property sale delayed
Role of Faith: Necessary for bringing spiritual truths into physical reality.

Patience in Manifestation: Avoid falling into unbelief if immediate healing isn't visible.
Carnal Mind vs. Spiritual Mind: Align with spirit to manifest healing.
Supportive Practices: Praying in tongues, strengthening personal faith, rebuking demonic hindrances.

Faith and spiritual authority play key roles in accessing God's healing and blessings.
Importance of believing in the spiritual provision already given by God.
Listeners encouraged to apply these principles consistently.

Stand in faith, believe you've received your healing regardless of visible evidence.
Take proactive steps like repenting from unbelief, praying in tongues, and using spiritual authority.