All in Good Time

One of the lessons I learned last week at the Aldersgate Conference was healing works just like the word of God in us. Sometimes we hear a word that becomes a revelation for us. Our life, our mindset is changed and we are never the same. This rhema, this anointed word from our loving Lord touches us and instantly we are different. Healing occurs sometimes in this way. It is a sovereign moment and instantaneously we find ourselves healed and free.

More often, our experience shows us we learn the word over time, "line by line, precept by precept". Instead of arising out of a powerful revelation, our understanding is widened by continual meditation on God's word. Healing sometimes and most often takes this gradual route. Some might say it is the natural way we ordinarily recover. Meditation and memorization of the word are important. Do not forsake these for some wished-for vision from heaven. Without the faith-filled daily disciplines of meditation and memorization the wished-for vision may come but not necessarily from heaven. But, without these disciplines you won't discern the difference.

In the same way, do not be disappointed if your wished-for healing doesn't occur instantaneously. God loves you. God is working everything together for your good. Last Tuesday, I had a thirty-year-old prayer answered when Tate Music Group said "Yes" to marketing our music and ministry. What if that immature eighteen year old boy had someone say "Yes" to him thirty years ago or even twenty years ago? "Lord, have mercy!" Well, the Lord did.

The Lord is good and his mercy endures forever. That is the truth. God has already promised you that you will be spotless and without blemish before his glorious throne. You can trust God for that. Ask the Holy Spirit to be your teacher in residence. I am sure you will have revelations and I am sure you will have things taught to you that require meditation. Be happy to receive both.

There are parts of me that are in wait mode for healing. I still earnestly expect it though one particular point of asking has been ongoing for over 25 years. All in good time.

Tomorrow, we will see some other ways receiving healing corresponds with receiving the word of God. Invite your friends to check out the blog at http://YourDailyGrace.blogspot.com. Until then... I love you and am praying for your healing and wholeness. Let me know where you are in wait mode for healing. I will join you in asking Love to come and make the difference there in you.