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Faith Makes You Whole

November 22, 2016August 20, 2018 Becky Dvorak faith, healing, Jesus Christ, Supernatural Healing

You desire healing, but did you ever stop and think that perhaps God wants to do more than just heal you? Let’s read the following testimony of a woman from the Bible that had an issue of blood.

“And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately. And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.” Luke 8:43-48.

I find this portion of Scripture fascinating. It is chock-full of revelation concerning healing. Here we have a woman with an issue of blood for 12 years. That’s a long time to be sick. It goes onto say that she spent all her livelihood on physicians and still was not healed.

Perhaps, you have been sick for many years, and spent your living, all your earnings on physicians, medications, treatments, special diets, and still are not healed. This happens all too often, even within the Church today.

But something happened. Somehow, she heard of a great healer, named Jesus Christ. We do not know if she understood who this healer was, but someone said something that caught her attention, that gave her hope to believe that she too could be healed.

“For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.“ Matthew 9:21. She made a decision to believe, and took action. She made her way through that wild and desperate crowd, bent low and touched the hem of His garment and the healing power went through her body and she was made whole, not just healed, but whole.

Remember, she spent all she had on physicians and they could not make her whole, they could not even heal her condition. But it was by her faith alone that reached out and grabbed hold of her healing.

You may be like this woman today, you’ve tried it all and still are not able to heal. I want to challenge you to examine yourself. Perhaps, it’s not just a physical healing you are in need of, maybe you need to be made whole.

This word “whole” comes from the Greek word, sōzō, and it means to save, deliver, protect, preserve, do well, and make whole. It reaches into all 3 parts of our being, the spirit, soul, and physical body.

To be healed in spirit is to have your sins forgiven and have eternal life in Heaven with Jesus Christ. When the soul, (mind and emotions) are healed, you are set free from demonic strongholds, whether those strongholds are sinful behavior, oppression or possession from demons, Jesus paid the price once and for all so your mind and emotions can be healed and at peace. And by the whippings of Jesus, Isaiah 53:4-5, you can be free and healed from sickness and disease. You can be made whole by your faith in His atoning blood.

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Is Anointing Oil Necessary for Healing?

November 21, 2016December 21, 2019 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christianity, Divine Healings and Miracles, faith, healing, healing power, Holy Spirit, Power of the Holy Spirit, Supernatural, Supernatural Healing

Some people use anointing oil when praying for the sick, while others don’t use it at all. Is it actually necessary to use it at all for healing? Let’s look to the Word to see what it says about this.

Jesus sent out the 12 disciples by twos with authority to preach the Word, cast out demons, and anoint the sick with oil so that they would heal, see Mark 6:7,12-13. This is how we are to evangelize the world; it demonstrates God’s compassion and power to the lost and readies their hearts to receive Him as Lord and Savior.

Anointing with oil is not used only with the unbeliever, but also within the Church, specifically for those who need the added strength of someone stronger in the faith for healing. God has instructed the sick to call upon the elders and have them anoint them with oil for healing as it says in James 5:14, “Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”

The actual healing power isn’t in the oil; it doesn’t possess magical powers. In the natural realm it’s an act of obedience to the Word of God and a physical point of contact for the receiver. In the spiritual realm, it’s a symbol of the power of the Holy Spirit. The act of anointing is a supernatural act of releasing the power of the Holy Spirit for healing.

Does the Holy Spirit have me anoint people with oil for healing? Sometimes He does, and other times he doesn’t. If we will learn to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, then we will know how He desires to move through us in a given situation.

Becky Dvorak is a prophetic healing evangelist and the Destiny Image author of DARE to Believe, Greater Than Magic and The Healing Creed. Visit her at authorbeckydvorak.com.

A Thankful Heart Heals

November 20, 2016December 21, 2019 Becky Dvorak bible, Christian Living, Christianity, faith

While preparing for Thanksgiving Day celebrations don’t forget to be thankful. Be thankful to God for the great things He has done for you.

Train yourself to wake up every morning with a thankful heart. Before you get out of bed, thank Him. Say, “Thank You, Father, because this is the day that you have made, and I will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Thank the Lord often for your rich Salvation. Whisper to Him throughout the day, “Jesus, I thank You, for saving me from Hell, satan, and from myself.”

Graciously thank Jehova-Jireh for your daily provision like this, “Thank You for my daily bread, for this roof over my head, for these clothes to wear, and that all my needs are met in You.”

Everyday, give thanks to Jehova-Rapha, your great physician, who is able and wills to heal you in spirit, soul, and in physical body. Boldly declare during the day, “Thank You, Jehova-Rapha because by Your stripes I am healed.”

Thank Jehova-Nissi for being your banner that declares victory in all situations. Learn to give the victory shout , “I am more than a conqueror!”

Regardless of the situation that you face, there is always something to be thankful for. And I believe a thankful heart heals. Being thankful is a form of praise, and words of praise chip away at all forms of bondage. And whether a bondage is hidden or known it keeps you in a self-made prison, and thankfulness is a key that unlocks the door and sets you free.

So, start to thank the Lord today. Release yourself from the bonds that have you bound. Release God’s salvation, healing, provision, love, joy, and peace in your life today. Allow thankfulness to heal you.

Becky Dvorak is a prophetic healing evangelist and the Destiny Image author of DARE to Believe, Greater Than Magic and The Healing Creed. Visit her at authorbeckydvorak.com.

Get Tough with Satan

November 16, 2016January 7, 2017 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, Christianity, Divine Healings and Miracles, faith, healing, standing in faith, Supernatural, Supernatural Healing, the spoken word

You and your loved ones have been suffering and feeling defeated for quite some time now. You begin to believe the words of the enemy that continually beat you down. He whispers his dirty lies, that it is too late, there’s no hope, and that it’s over. Sound about right?

You know you do not have to put up with his bullying. God has given you everything you have need of to overcome his wickedness. And sickness and disease are part of his evil ways.

Don’t you think the enemy has been pushing you around long enough? It’s time to get tough and take action against him. You are in the midst of spiritual warfare. So, place your helmet of salvation back upon your head, and allow His sozo power to heal, preserve, and make you whole again in spirit, soul, and in body, see Luke 17: 11-19. Tighten the belt of truth, God’s Word concerning healing around your waist, because it’s God’s truth that sets you free, see John 8:32. Make sure your breastplate of righteousness, Jesus’ redemptive work for you is not falling off, “God presented Him [Jesus] as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in His blood,” Romans 3:25. Pick up your shield of faith and fight. Believe God’s Word that declares, “By His stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5. And with the sword of the Spirit declare, “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.” Psalm 118:17. And be certain that your shoes are properly fitted and ready for battle with the gospel of peace, see John 14:27. And don’t forget to pray in faith believing that God is not only able, but wills to heal you, see Eph. 6, 18, Jas. 5:15, Lk. 5:12-13. And having done all of these things, stand strong and firm, unmovable in your faith, and receive your miracle from God, see Ephesians 6:13.

This is how you fight your enemy, and this spiritual toughness wins every time.

Becky Dvorak is a prophetic healing evangelist and the Destiny Image author of DARE to Believe, Greater Than Magic and The Healing Creed. Visit her at authorbeckydvorak.com.

Pray for One Another

November 15, 2016January 7, 2017 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, Christianity, divine healing, Divine Healings and Miracles, faith, healing, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Power of the Holy Spirit, Supernatural, Supernatural Healing, testimonies

After touring the amazing sites each day on our recent tour of the Holy Land, the ladies and I would meet in my hotel room and we would pray for one another. It was a beautiful time of fellowship filled with love and understanding. It took time for the ladies to feel safe enough to open up and be free to honestly share from their hearts, but in time, and with a little encouragement they did.

James 5:16 admonishes us to , “Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

When we confess our faults to another, we make ourselves vulnerable to them, we openly reveal a weakness or wrong doing that causes us shame or embarrassment. It’s not an easy thing to do, and hopefully we use wisdom to be able to discern who is trustworthy and who is not. But for the sake of this lesson, let’s assume we share what’s on our heart with a safe person, or group of people.

Oftentimes, when people share their deepest hurts someone else will give an encouraging word not to give up, and there isn’t anything wrong with this, except it is forgetting an important element to healing –prayer. According to James’ teaching on healing we are to confess our faults, then we are to pray for one another.

And while on this topic, let’s not forget that we are to confess (our) faults, our weaknesses. It’s not the time to gripe an complain about everyone else, but to examine our own hearts so we can heal.

Why is this so important? Because truth sets us free. It releases us from the bondage of pride, self-pity, vengeance, and entitlement that blind us spiritually, and from the lies that the enemy holds over us. John 8:32 says, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.“

And when we pray for one another, we are to pray the prayer of faith. The kind that puts forth power, and activates the mercy and compassion of God. To pray a glorious sounding prayer and then add the tagline, #if it be your will, is declaring that you do not fully believe your own prayer. The Word of God is very clear about this point, “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.“ James 1:6-8. Whether we are asking for God’s wisdom as in this portion of Scripture above, or healing, provision, or for something else, we need to pray in faith. Believe and trust that God is faithful.

When we honestly confess our weaknesses, and pray with faith, then according to James 1:16 we can heal. This word heal, in Strongs G2390, iaomai means to cure, heal, make whole, to free from error and sins, and / or to bring about (one’s) salvation.

And this healing process was so beautifully demonstrated on our recent tour of Israel with all the ladies in the group. As we willingly did what James 5:16 admonishes, individuals were set free from the bondage of years of deep pain, emotional scars, rejection, and confusion. And revelation knowledge came forth via the gifts of the Holy Spirit as we confessed and prayed for one another. Just as our group did, the Lord wants all of His people to open up and confess their faults one to another, pray in faith, and heal in Jesus’ name.

Becky Dvorak is a prophetic healing evangelist and the Destiny Image author of DARE to Believe, Greater Than Magic and The Healing Creed. Visit her at authorbeckydvorak.com.

Will Someone Pray for Me?

November 14, 2016January 7, 2017 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, divine healing, Divine Healings and Miracles, faith, healing, healing power, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, standing in faith, Supernatural, Supernatural Healing, testimonies

I was standing waist deep in the Jordan River baptizing the ladies who came with me on the recent trip to Israel, when all of a sudden I heard a woman cry out as loud as she could, “Will someone pray for me?” I turned around and walked over to her and she said to me, “I have stage 4 cancer.” I responded, “And I am a healing evangelist.” The woman began to weep, she knew the Lord heard her cries.

In Jesus’ name, I renounced the spirit of death, cancer, tumors, pain, weakness, and fear, and released the Spirit of Life to flow throughout her entire body, and in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit she was baptized in the Jordan River.

Her son who brought her to the Jordan River that day thanked me for ministering to his mother.

This is a beautiful testimony that demonstrates God’s faithfulness, mercy, and compassion towards His people. It also shows us how God wills to work out the intricate details to bring the answer to our faith-filled prayers. The hand of God was definitely involved in this divine encounter.

But it pains my spirit to know that people are so desperate for a healing touch that they will travel long distances, cry out to a crowd of complete strangers if someone would please pray for them. And yet, I see this time and time again. People have to search high and low for someone that has the faith to believe and pray with them for healing.

Let’s be bold, and make ourselves readily available to join our faith with others in need, and minister hope and healing to them in the name of Jesus.

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Becky Dvorak is a prophetic healing evangelist and the Destiny Image author of DARE to Believe, Greater Than Magic and The Healing Creed. Visit her at authorbeckydvorak.com.

Signs and Wonders Increasing

November 14, 2016 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christianity, Divine Healings and Miracles, faith, healing, Holy Spirit, Supernatural, Supernatural Healing, testimonies

I recently led a group of women to the Holy Land. It was beautiful in every way, and refreshing spiritually, but what I ponder upon the most is not what was seen with the natural eye, but with the spiritual eye. Let me share with you just one incident of supernatural signs and wonders. We went to see the Dead Sea Scrolls on display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, as we were exiting the building we saw a rainbow above us, then another, and then a third rainbow. Our tour guide thought that was strange we would see a rainbow, because in the natural it was a beautiful sunny day. As we were standing there talking about it, I interjected, “Number 3 represents the Trinity, Elohim, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” Some of the team members were taking photos of the sighting of the 3 rainbows. When we were driving away on the bus to the next site, one lady was so excited and moved up to the front seat to show me what was captured on her camera. Jesus was in the midst of the rainbows, and so was an angel. (See photo above.)

I know some of you are thinking, “Yeah, but that’s Israel. That’s suppose to happen there.” And I agree, we read recorded throughout the Bible the most spectacular supernatural events take place in and near Israel. And it is still that way, but honestly, not everyone has the supernatural sight to see what is happening around them, even in Israel.

But, the truth of the matter is that signs and wonders are increasing in these last days. Should we be surprised? God’s Word clearly tells us in Acts 2:17-18, “‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams. And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy. I will show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth beneath: blood and fire and vapor of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord. And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’”

And just to debunk the myth that supernatural signs and wonders only happen in the Holy Land, last night while praying in the Spirit on my flat rooftop here in Guatemala, my son, Joaquin had to make a quick trip to the store, and he shouted up to me as he was leaving and said, “Mom, look at the moon, there is a Star of David over it.” And yes, to my delight, there was indeed the shape of this sign over the moon. I was blessed with joy that my son can see supernatural signs and wonders as it says in the Scriptures above. I continued to pray and thanked the Lord for signs and wonders that minister salvation, especially to the Jewish people. I quickly looked up and I saw a perfect lion laying down with a lamb in the clouds.

Why are supernatural signs and wonders on the increase? Because we are living in the last days, and these divine sightings and other forms of supernatural happenings such as healing and miracles point the way to Jesus as Savior, Messiah, and Lord.

Some Reasons for Signs and Wonders:

Confirmation what someone says is truly of God. “But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.“ Matthew 1:20.
They are evangelistic tools to bring increase to the Body of Christ. “Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.” Acts 2:41.
Signs and wonders give warning of danger ahead. “Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.” Matthew 2:13.
They are used to rescue God’s servants. “But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out.” Acts 5:19.
They can give actual directions on where God wants you to go. “So the Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying.” Acts 9:11.
They give life to the dead. We can read a glorious miracle of how Jesus raises a woman’s only son from the dead, see Luke 7:11-17.
And provide physical provision. We find recorded in the Book of Matthew 14:13-21 how Jesus fed the 5,000 with the miraculous multiplication of 7 loaves and a few fish.
They can miraculously provide financial provision. “But so that we may not cause offense, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.” Matthew 17:27.
They release healing to the sick. The Book of Luke, written by the physician named Luke is filled with supernatural healing that he personally witnessed.
And deliverance from demons. “and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons,“ Luke 8:2.

These are some of the reasons for signs and wonders, and there are many more. But the point of this article is that these supernatural happenings are on the increase, and as a believer in Jesus Christ you can activate His promise for these last days if you will just believe.

Becky Dvorak is a prophetic healing evangelist and the Destiny Image author of DARE to Believe, Greater Than Magic and The Healing Creed. Visit her at authorbeckydvorak.com.

How to Find God’s Peace

November 11, 2016January 7, 2017 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, faith

Let’s face it, sometimes life is hard. Jesus tells us that in this world we will have difficulties, but He tells us to be of good cheer, see John 16:33. How is it possible to be full of good cheer when we are facing an onslaught of negativity? Philippians 4:8-9 shows us how, “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.” Let’s look at what the Holy Spirit revealed to the apostle Paul concerning this.

He says, “Finally, brethren, (God’s people) whatever things are true.” No matter how difficult the situation, truth is what will set you free. “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32.
Whatever things are noble, (honest, honorable). “The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. Proverbs 11:3. Honesty sets you free, learn to be honorable in all that you do.
Whatever things are just, (righteous, observing divine laws). “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.” Proverbs 21:21. Righteousness is defined throughout God’s Word, and if you will pursue His ways you will harvest righteousness.
Whatever things are pure, (innocent). “Do all things without grumbling or disputing; so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world.” Think, speak, and act out innocence in your life, and you will have God’s peace. Philippians 2:14-15. And it is noteworthy to add Matthew 10:16, “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.” Jesus warns us to be spiritually wise, but innocent in our actions. When we act with hostility, or out of vengeance we lose our peace.
Whatever things are lovely, (acceptable, pleasing). 2 Corinthians 10:5, “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.“ Think about what you are thinking about. Are your thoughts pleasing to God? Are they filled with godliness or selfishness and rebellion? Do they compromise the Word of God? If Jesus were to read your thoughts right now would you feel embarrassment or approval?
Whatever things are of a good report, (reputable, auspicious, conducive to future success, favorable, prosperous, encouraging). Isaiah 53:7 proclaims, “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”” We are to focus on what’s good, that does not mean we ignore what’s happening around us, but that we are to listen to those that deliver hope, and better yet be the ones to carry hope to those that have lost their way, and release the healing power of hope that mends the brokenhearted in this world. If you fill yourself with negative reports and images you eventually will lose your peace and joy. You may need to turn off the local news media, and take a sabbath from social media. If you have peace robbers around you, you may need to tell them to stop their negativity when they are around you, and if they are unwilling to change their ways you need to just kindly walk away.
If there is any virtue, (moral goodness and excellence, modesty and purity). “Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” 1 Corinthians 15:33. You need to free yourself from doubt and confusion that no matter what the current opinion of society may be, your morals do not come from the world, but from God’s Word. You, yourself are to study the 10 commandments to learn of moral goodness and excellence found in Exodus 20, and live by God’s ways.

You shall have no other gods before Me.
You shall not make for yourself an idol.
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
Honor your father and mother.
You shall not murder.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not lie.
You shall not covet.

And Jesus’ response in regards to the great commandment from Matthew 22:36-40, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

When Jesus says, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment.“, He is referring to the first four commandments. And the remaining six are how to treat others. If you will live out the 10 Commandments we will have the peace of God reigning in your life.

If there is anything praiseworthy, (laudation, the act of praising, commendable, deserving attention or approval). “Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 AMP. We are to wield our thoughts, conversations, deeds to those things that are praiseworthy and deserving of our attention and approval. Again, if we will do life God’s way, we will walk in His peace.
And lastly, we are to meditate on these things, (to reckon inward, count up, weigh the reasons, to deliberate). If we will weigh the things of life according to God’s Word we will receive His peace about the situation. “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.“ Joshua 1:8. And this is the good report that Paul admonishes us with that creates the spiritual atmosphere to dwell in God’s peace, that only manifests by living God’s way.

Becky Dvorak is a prophetic healing evangelist and the Destiny Image author of DARE to Believe, Greater Than Magic and The Healing Creed. Visit her at authorbeckydvorak.com.

Have Christians in the US Changed Their God?

November 6, 2016January 7, 2017 Becky Dvorak bible, Christian Living, Christianity, faith

As the elections in the US are upon us, I find my spirit grieves for my fellow Christians, who once stood for righteousness. Their posts and comments on social media reveal what is really in their hearts. If Christians do not take a stand for righteousness, who will?

The Scriptures found in Jeremiah 2:11-13, 27-28 ask some very pertinent questions. And Jeremiah’s words are just as convicting to us today as they were back then to the Jews.

“Has a nation changed its gods,
Which are not gods?
But My people have changed their Glory
For what does not profit.
Be astonished, O heavens, at this,
And be horribly afraid;
Be very desolate,” says the Lord.
“For My people have committed two evils:
They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters,
And hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.

Saying to a tree, ‘You are my father,’
And to a stone, ‘You gave birth to me.’
For they have turned their back to Me, and not their face.
But in the time of their trouble
They will say, ‘Arise and save us.’
But where are your gods that you have made for yourselves?
Let them arise,
If they can save you in the time of your trouble;
For according to the number of your cities
Are your gods, O Judah.“

As a missionary I minister in different cultures I see firsthand multitudes of lost souls bow before idols, kiss their feet made of wood and stone, religiously prostrate themselves before temples in freezing cold temperatures, spin wheels, send messages to dead relatives and false gods, and sacrifice animals. I witness them march for hours carrying heavy statues to pay penance for their sins, and hear them chant and cry to false gods that can neither hear nor help them.

And now I see many Christian people from my own nation, the USA reject righteousness, defend or ignore the killing of innocent babies in the womb, and misuse God’s grace for an excuse to sin in every way imaginable. They walk away from their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and become their own god. They even change the rules to suit the evil desires of their flesh.

The words that come to my spirit are the words Jesus Christ cries out to the Father from the Cross, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34). If they truly understood their actions and the fruit they will produce, they would never do these things. But the human will is a difficult gift to wield to God.

“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:14-21.

Becky Dvorak is a prophetic healing evangelist and the Destiny Image author of DARE to Believe, Greater Than Magic and The Healing Creed. Visit her at authorbeckydvorak.com.

Thankfulness verses Entitlement

November 2, 2016January 7, 2017 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, Christianity, divine healing, faith, healing, Jesus Christ, Supernatural Healing

An important lesson in life, including your healing is to be thankful to the Lord for it. And it really must be important that out of all healings that took place through the hands of Jesus that the following account of the 10 lepers who were healed was recorded in the New Testament for us to learn from today.

All too often, and more so today, people are bound by the sin of entitlement and do not stop for a moment to say thank you. Obviously, giving thanks is important to God or He wouldn’t have told the Holy Spirit to have the men of God write it down in the scrolls for us to learn from.

“Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.”” Luke 17:11-19.

Let’s think about what it was like for these 10 lepers. They were full of a non-curable disease that slowly ate them to death. They were unsightly, full of puss and pain, rejected and feared. They were unable to work for a living, had to steal or scrounge for something to eat, or depend upon the mercy of others for their daily bread. When others came near them, they were to call out about themselves, “Unclean! I’m unclean!” This was to protect the one passing by to stay away so they would not catch this contagious disease. To put it plainly, life was miserable for them.

Then Jesus, the great healer walks by, they cry out for mercy and He heals all 10 of them. That’s the love of Jesus, compassion in action. Now, one would think that as these 10 lepers saw themselves healed that they would be so grateful to the one that healed them, but they were not. At least not enough to turn and say thank you for healing me. They just all went their own way, but one.

You may think I am being petty, but I guess God doesn’t think the quality of thankfulness is a little thing. We shouldn’t think of it that way either. This testimony shows the heart of most people. It exposes the sin of entitlement. That selfish attitude that others owe you something, and you have no responsibility. The world revolves around me, myself, and I.

You say, “Yes, but this is the gift of healing.” Yes, healing is a gift, and it is free to us that will believe, but free does not mean cheap. Healing changes someone’s life. Think of these 10 lepers and how their lives changed, and instantly.

Just as Jesus questioned the ungratefulness of the 9 lepers that were healed, He is questioning us today. Are we truly grateful for all that the Lord has done for us, including healing? Or are we self-centered and forgot that the World revolves around Jesus, the Savior and we are to be about our heavenly Father’s business and win people to Him?

Are we too caught up in what we want out of life, the way we look, and what others think of us, that we bear this sin of entitlement, even towards God? Thankfulness is not a little thing, it’s an important quality that helps us to be healthy in spirit, soul, and in body.

Becky Dvorak is a prophetic healing evangelist and the Destiny Image author of DARE to Believe, Greater Than Magic and The Healing Creed. Visit her at authorbeckydvorak.com.