Isaiah 61:1 (NLT) — 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, for the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted (Shabar)  and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed.

Psalm 147:2–3 (NASB95) — 2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the outcasts of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.

We are broken

• Our hearts are broken
  • Hopes, dreams
  • Emotional scars
  • Rejection
• Our families are broken
  • Marriages
  • Parental relationships
• Our society is broken 
  • What happens when you put a group of broken people together?
• Our bodies are broken
  • Has your body ever disappointed you?

He is close to the broken

He is binds the broken 

• 50% of the ministry of Jesus was healing. Think about that, 50%. 
• He healed anyone and everyone he touched. He batted 100 for 100. His disciples didn’t :)
• He taught His disciples to do the same. Peter healed the crippled, his shadow healed the sick, he even raised the dead. 

5 reasons Jesus Heals:

1. It’s God’s WILL
   1. This one line is the reason many don’t believe for healing.
   2. John 5:19–20 (NLT) — 19 So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything he is doing. In fact, the Father will show him how to do even greater works than healing this man. Then you will truly be astonished.
      1. He wasn’t rogue in doing this
   3. God made our bodies to restore
   4. God made nature to replenish
   5. Healing is his DESIGN and DESIRE
   6. Several thoughts
      1. He doesn’t want me healed - Jesus healed all
      2. He doesn’t have power to heal me - Jesus healed all
      3. He permits my healing - Doesn’t show compassion
      4. He desires my healing! - This is the truth. 
   7. This is GOOD GOOD NEWS! 
2. It’s PAID for
   1. What gave Jesus the right to heal us? THE CROSS
   2. Isaiah 53:5 (NASB95) — 5 But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed.
   3. Example - Me going to a doctor recently and it not being covered by insurance. 
      1. We are accustomed to things being paid for. It’s a hard thing when you are sick and you look at the person behind the desk and they say, sorry it is not paid for! 
   4. Example - Me at a wedding and the host saying “Eat another one”
3. It’s His COMPASSION
   1. One of my main messages to people - JESUS IS COMPASSIONATE
   2. Examples of His compassion
      1. The shepherd the left the 99
      2. The good samaritan
      3. When He saw the masses of sick people coming to Him (Matthew 14:14)
      4. When He saw the masses of hungry people (Mark 8:2)
      5. When He saw the blind (Matthew 9:27)
      6. When He saw the grieving widow (Luke 7:13)
      7. The leper (Mark 1:41)
   3. Mark 1:41 (NLT) — 41 Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!”
   4. Here is the question: Is He less compassionate since He ascended into heaven? NO
4. It brings GLORY to God
   1. In John 9 - Jesus heals for the glory of God
   2. In John 11 - Jesus heals Lazarus for the glory of God
   3. John 11:40 (NLT) — 40 Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?”
   4. Three things healing does
      1. Healing attracts great multitudes
      2. Healing causes people to look to God for their own needs
      3. Healing causes people to praise God! 
   5. When someone is healed, we don’t need a worship leader to tell us to praise God! 
5. It sets an EXAMPLE for us 
   1. Jesus had another thing in his mind as he healed people.. “My disciples are watching”
   2. HE FULLY ANTICIPATED THAT WE WOULD DO THE SAME WORKS
   3. John 14:12 (NLT) — 12 “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.
   4. Mark 16:17–18 (NLT) — 17 These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. 18 They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.”
   5. When you pray for people, remember
      1. God WILLS it
      2. God PAID for it
      3. God LOVES them
      4. God will get GLORY from this
      5. God wanted ME TO DO THIS! 

How to believe for a healing in your own life

1. Get right with God
2. Believe the points I shared about why Christ heals
3. Come into agreement with God
4. Begin praising Him as if it’s already done!