Debunking the Myth of Faith and Healing
- Admin
- Apr 23
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April 23, 2025
" Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes "
- Mark 9:23 (NKJV)
Another prevalent myth surrounding healing is the belief that a sick person must have faith for healing to occur. This is a misconception. Just as sin cannot obstruct God's healing power, the absence of faith does not inhibit it either.
The story of Lazarus of Bethany, found in John 11, illustrates this point. Lazarus, whom Jesus loved (v. 5), fell gravely ill (v. 1, 3), prompting his sisters to send word to Jesus in hopes that He would arrive in time to heal him (v. 21). When Jesus finally came, He found that Lazarus had already been dead for four days (v. 17). After praying (v. 41), Jesus called out to the dead man with a loud voice (v. 43). The Scripture tells us, “And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, ‘Loose him, and let him go’” (v. 44). Clearly, Lazarus displayed no faith in this moment.
Just as sin cannot obstruct God's healing power, the absence of faith does not inhibit it either.
In Mark 9:14-27, we encounter a father who brought his son, afflicted with epilepsy, to Jesus for healing. Desperate for help, he pleaded with Jesus for compassion (v. 22). Jesus encouraged him in Mark 9:23, saying, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” In a poignant moment, the father expressed both faith and doubt: “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.” Although the Bible teaches that doubt can hinder our reception (James 1:6-8), the father’s plea still resulted in healing for his son, who was unaware of the petition being made on his behalf (v. 25-27).
Similarly, the man healed at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15) did not express any faith in his healing. The same is true for the man lame from birth at the Beautiful Gate in Acts 3:1-7, who asked for alms rather than healing. Despite their lack of faith, both were miraculously healed.
These accounts reveal a profound truth: faith is not a prerequisite for the healing power of God to manifest. The circumstances faced by those healed in these passages resonate with many of our own struggles today. Situations may feel hopeless, chaotic, and beyond repair, and conditions may have lingered for a long time. Yet, regardless of the circumstances or the faith of those involved, the healing power of God transcends every situation, offering hope and restoration to all.
Song of Worship
Great is Thy faithfulness O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.
Prayer - Dear Lord, I cancel every wrongly held thought or belief about not having enough faith to have your healing power manifest in my life. Regardless of my faith, according to Your Word, I am healed in Jesus’ name. Amen.
