Opening Verse:
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
(Hebrews 11:1, KJV)
Introduction:
Believing in God’s healing can be challenging, especially when you don’t feel any immediate change in your body or situation. Faith, however, calls us to trust beyond our senses. It demands that we look to God’s promises, even when our emotions and experiences tell us otherwise.
Devotional Story:
There was a man named Caleb who had been struggling with chronic illness for many years. Doctors had no solution, and Caleb began to lose hope. He prayed often but never felt a physical change. One day, a friend shared a verse from the Bible: “By His stripes, we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). This verse became a beacon of hope for Caleb.
He held onto this promise, even when his symptoms persisted. At church, Caleb would stand during healing services, trusting God was working in him, even if he couldn’t feel it. His faith wasn’t in what his body told him, but in what God’s Word said. Over time, Caleb’s faith strengthened, and while his healing didn’t come instantly, his spirit became stronger, and peace filled his heart.
What This Means:
Faith in God’s healing does not always mean instant results or an immediate physical change. Faith means trusting that God is working, whether you see it or not. Like Caleb, we are called to believe in what God has promised us, trusting Him completely. Healing can manifest in different ways—sometimes in our bodies, sometimes in our hearts. But God is always faithful to His Word.
Think About This:
Do you trust God’s promises even when you don’t feel the results immediately? Faith isn’t about what you see or feel, but about trusting in God’s character and His ability to do the impossible.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I trust in Your healing power, even when I don’t feel it. Strengthen my faith to believe in Your promises above my circumstances. Help me hold onto the truth that by Your stripes, I am healed. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Closing Verse:
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
(Isaiah 40:31, KJV)