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"Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God," (Romans 10:17), and God's WORD is full of scriptures about healing. For example, in addition to the verses I've already quoted, He said: "If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee" (Exodus 15:26). "My son, attend to my words; consent and submit to my sayings. Let them not depart from your sight; keep them in the center of your heart. For they are life to those who fi nd them, healing and health to all their fl esh" (Proverbs 4:20–22, AMPC). "My son, forget not my law or teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of a life [worth living] and tranquility [inward and outward and continuing through old age till death], these shall they add to you" (Proverbs 3:1–2, AMPC). The word healing isn't mentioned in those last two verses but it's there. When you think of a life worth living, you don't think of a sickness-ridden, illness-plagued life. You think of a life of vibrant health and well-being—and that's what those verses promise us. Notice, though, that there are conditions involved. You must not forget God's WORD. You must keep it before your eyes, in your ears and in your heart, making it fi rst place in your life. And you must keep God's commandments. What commandments has God given to us as New Covenant believers? First John 3:23 says, "This is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment." Really, that's one commandment with two parts. Both parts work together, and both are important. But although all Christians understand the importance 6 : B V O V isn't always God's will. They've even heard it said in church: "Sometimes He heals and sometimes He doesn't. You never know what God is going to do." That statement is totally unscriptural! When it comes to healing, we do know what God is going to do! How? By looking at Jesus. He always did the will of God, and when He was on earth, He ministered healing to everybody who came to Him expecting to receive it. He never refused to heal anyone. In some instances, multitudes of sick people fl ocked to Him, and Jesus "healed them all" (Matthew 12:15; Luke 6:19). What's more, He sent out His disciples to do the same. He "gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease," and said, "As ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give" (Matthew 10:1, 7-8). Like His heavenly Father, Jesus was (and still is) totally against sickness! The only thing that ever stopped Him from healing anybody during His earthly ministry was unbelief. That's what hindered Him in Nazareth. He wanted to heal everybody there. After all, it was His hometown. He'd grown up with those people! But other than managing to heal some with minor ailments, He could do no mighty work there "because of their unbelief " (Mark 6:6). This Same Jesus Don't ever let anybody convince you that healing might not be God's will for you! "Jesus Christ [is] the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever" (Hebrews 13:8). So, if He healed everybody who came to Him in faith when He was ministering on earth, He is still doing it today. "But Brother Copeland, I have the same problem the people in Nazareth did. When it comes to healing, I just don't have any faith." Then open your Bible and get some! B V O V : 6 New Year's Eve with Kenneth Copeland Dec. 31 | Newark, Texas 2024 Branson Victory Campaign April 4-6 | Branson, Mo. Southwest Believers' Convention July 29-Aug. 3 | Fort Worth, Texas Kenneth Copeland is also speaking here: Holy Ghost Meetings World Harvest Church Jan. 5-6 | Murrieta, Calif. dufresneministries.org/events Word of His Power Conference 2024 Words of Life Fellowship Church March 1-3 | North Miami Beach, Fla. wordsofl ife.com Schedule is subject to change without notice. For updated event information visit: KCM.ORG/EVENTS events Join us!

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