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Stories of Healing
— Beth & Chris Kent
Beth - Hi, Crowd church. We're Beth & Chris, the pastors of a church plant in Johnson City, Tennessee. And over the last couple of months, we have just been seeing some amazing healings that we wanted to take some time and share with you about.
Lady healed from Neck Injury
Chris - Recently, we had a lady come to us. She'd had quite a severe car accident. And she'd had whiplash, which had resulted in severe pain in her neck and shoulders. And she had been for the past year or so going to physiotherapy, she'd been to see different specialists. And ultimately, the doctors had said that they were going to have to inject her yearly to numb the nerve endings so that she would be pain-free, but obviously, that would have its own consequences and outcomes. And so she was at her wit's end. And just one morning, someone had a word about God healing someone's neck. So they felt a strong impression that God was healing someone's neck. And so we just prayed, we just said, well, Lord, we just release that. And this lady just did this, and there wasn't any change during the service. But when she went home, a couple of hours later, she actually had a nap. And when she woke up, she realised that she was turning without pain. And it's just been life-changing for her, being able to have mobility back and being able to have full mobility without pain, being able to raise her arms, which she wasn't able to do before, she wasn't able to raise them above shoulder height. So that was amazing.
Beth - And the other part of that story was she was due to start a job the following day. And literally before coming to church, she was saying to God, I don't know how I'm going to do this job with my neck like this. So that's just another little add-on to that story.
Man's sight & hearing restored
Beth - Another story is there's a guy in our church and a number of years ago, he had an issue with his eye. And it was so severe that he had to have an operation. And after the operation, he had to lie flat for days on his face, he wasn't allowed to move. So it was really horrendous. Anyway, he started to develop pain in the other eye. And so he booked to see a doctor, but in the in-between time, he came along to church. And there was a word someone felt God give them, the word of knowledge that someone had an issue with their eye. And so he just received prayer in church. And his eye was totally healed. He went along to the doctor the next day that week, and they were like, there's nothing wrong with your eye, you're totally fine. So he's full of faith.
The next week, he comes along to church again. And there's a word of knowledge this week about someone with hearing issues. And so he stood up for prayer, knowing that he had issues with his hearing. And God healed him. But he wasn't aware of his healing at this point. And so he got in the car with his wife and his wife started talking to him in her normal way. And he turned around and said, Why are you shouting at me? And then he went and put the TV on, and it was like, why is it so loud and put it down. And at that point, they realised that he had been healed. So two weeks running, he had these two pretty amazing miracles.
Man healed from severe pain in his feet
Beth - And then the following week, he was leaving church going out for a picnic with his wife, and they were driving along and they saw a yard sale. And at the yard sale, the guy was selling laser power tools and stuff that just made him want to stop and go and see it. So he got out of his car. And he started chatting to the guy. And that morning at church, someone had a word of knowledge about somebody having issues with the soles of their feet. And so as this guy is talking to the owner of the house, who's hosting the yard sale, he starts talking about the soles of his feet and how they're really hurting and how he can't walk. He's using a cane. And so our friend just said, that's really interesting because our pastor had a word of knowledge about this. Can I pray for you? And so he prayed for the guy hosting the yard sale, and he was instantly healed, running across his lawn, totally amazed and blessed that God wanted to heal him.
Chris - The other part of Richard's story was to do with his hearing. He responded that morning, because the previous night, I and the pastor of his present church had been on a little ministry trip, which was like an hour away. And at this church where we were guests, we prayed for someone with hearing loss in both ears. I think it was like 85% hearing loss. And he got instantly healed and took out his hearing aids. And we know people that live in that city, and he's still, without his hearing aid, hearing perfectly fine. And so it was after that, then we came home and said, you know, this is what we saw. And we were just telling people about it. It's like releasing testimony and that sort of thing. You know, for us, that means that God is able to do it again. We release testimony, we tell people what God has done. And it tells us, it educates us that God can do it again. And so that's what happened that morning.
Man healed of Kidney Stones
Chris - And we had a worship night on a Wednesday, and we had someone come in, and at that time, there was someone else being prayed for. I can't remember what it was to do with but they were being prayed for. And as they came in, they said oh, I kind of need some prayer as well, because I've got gallstones or kidney stones. And he was in a lot of pain. And so we said, well, sure, let's just pray for you. So a whole bunch of us just gathered around and prayed for him. And that was kind of like the end of the story. Well, as far as we knew, but actually what happened was after being prayed for, he went straight to the gents, and was able to pass all of those kidney stones pain-free. So that was quite miraculous and he was just overwhelmed with God's goodness and love.
And I think that's the thing about healing. We can often think that it's amazing to see and it's miraculous. But actually what's more important is number one, that it transforms people's lives. It actually has a direct effect on their lives that God has answered their prayer and their body is now able to function as it should, or whatever it is, is pain-free. But also, for me, the most important thing is that it reveals constantly who God is, His nature. And the Bible says that He's love, that He's a healer, that He loves His creation. And so, for me, those miracles just back that up. It shows us who God is and what he's able to do.
CONVERSATION STREET
With: Matt Edmundson & Dan Orange
What is Conversation Street?
Conversation Street is part of our live stream, where the hosts (in this case, Matt & Dan) chat through Chris & Beth's talk and answer questions that were sent in through the live stream. You can watch the conversation in the video, it starts at 21 min 04 seconds into the live stream, or you can go straight there by clicking here. This week’s questions and topics of conversation are:
Do you have a story of God's healing in your life?
Had there been times when your healing was more of a process rather than an instant thing?
If you don't get healed from a sickness, does that mean God doesn't love you?
How can I learn more about this topic of healing?
Bible Verses on Healing
Isaiah 41:10 - Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Matthew 11:28 - Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
James 5:14-15 - Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
Peter 2:24 - He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
Psalm 147:3 - He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Revelation 21:4 - And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.
Matthew 9:35 - Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.
Psalm 23:1-4 - The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Proverbs 3:5-8 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
Philippians 4:6,7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 34:17,18 - The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
2 Corinthians 12:9 - But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
Acts 3:6,7 - Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.