God’s Will for Healing from Cystic Fibrosis
Hello, it’s a privilege to be with you today as we open God’s Word to study His will for healing from a serious condition like cystic fibrosis (CF). CF is a chronic, progressive genetic disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the body, primarily affecting the lungs and digestive system. This leads to recurring chest infections, difficulty gaining weight, and other serious health problems. Some people are born with CF, and it can affect them throughout their lives. When we are faced with such a chronic illness, it’s natural to question God’s will. The good news is, the Bible is clear. Just as healing for a temporary sickness is part of our redemption, so is healing for a chronic condition like CF.
Healing Is a Part of Redemption
The fundamental question is, “Is healing a part of what Jesus bought and paid for on the cross for every believer, including healing from CF?” The answer is a resounding yes! Just as the forgiveness of sin is for everyone who believes, so is healing. To say otherwise would suggest that God’s grace is selective, and that some people—like those with CF—are excluded from a part of His redemptive plan. But Jesus’s sacrifice was complete. As Matthew 14:34-36 shows, when people touched His garment, all who touched were made perfectly whole. No one was left out. No condition was too difficult. Jesus’s ministry was a demonstration of God’s desire for everyone to be well. The compassion that moved Jesus to heal is the very same compassion that established the gifts of healing in the Church for all generations.
The Power of Faith
Faith is the key to receiving from God. We have to understand that we must have the healing by faith before we can feel the healing in our bodies. This is where we refuse to let our five senses dictate our reality. While a person with CF may be experiencing symptoms like a persistent cough or difficulty breathing, our faith-filled gaze is fixed on God’s promise, not the symptoms. This is like the Israelites who had to fix their steady, absorbing gaze on the bronze serpent to be healed. It wasn’t about a passing glance; it was about focused faith. We stand on the truth that healing is ours through the cross. Faith allows us to praise God for the healing even when the physical evidence isn’t yet there.
God Removes Sickness
Welcome back, we’re going to build on our foundation of faith and explore why we can be confident that God wants to heal from a condition like CF. We must be crystal clear that God is not the author of sickness. He hates it. When He created mankind, He made them perfect and glorious. Sickness, like CF, twists and deforms what He made beautiful. A God who is pleased with His creation could never be pleased with something that is harming it. He doesn’t want anyone to suffer.
Our Authority in Christ
The Gospel message isn’t complete without the message of divine healing because mankind cannot be made completely whole without it. Jesus gave His followers the authority to do what He did, and that power has never been withdrawn. When we are faced with a disease like CF, we can use the authority given to us in Christ to resist it. The power of the Gospel is far greater than anything the devil can produce. We don’t have to be afraid of a diagnosis. Instead, we can stand on the Word and use the authority we have. As part of the body of Christ, it is God’s will for us to be well. This is why James 5:14 tells us to anoint the sick for healing. The healing is already provided; we just need to activate it through faith and prayer.
The Power of Confession
Our words are powerful tools that can either hinder or activate our faith. While we see a child or an adult with CF experiencing symptoms, our confession must align with God’s promise, not the problem. Instead of saying, “This is a terrible genetic disease,” we can declare, “I am redeemed from the curse of the Law, and that includes this sickness.” This is a positive confession, not a denial of reality, but a declaration of a higher reality—God’s reality. We can follow the example of the centurion in Matthew 8:13, who received healing for his servant based on his faith in Jesus’s word alone. We can declare what is ours by redemption and stand on it.
Join Me in a Prayer for Healing If you are looking for physical relief and a moment of spiritual peace, I invite you to pray along with me in this video. Let’s stand in faith together.
For more information on the symptoms, genetic causes, and the latest medical treatments for this condition, please visit the Mayo Clinic Guide to Cystic Fibrosis.
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