A Confirmed Healing Miracle
A while ago, on a Sunday, I preached a message at Family Church titled “Jesus the Healer”. As I prayed in the days leading up to that sermon, I knew that I would be ministering to the sick by the laying on of hands. Jesus said in Mark 16:17-18, “And these signs shall follow them that believe…in My Name….they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover.” Laying hands on the sick has been commissioned by the Head of the Church for every believer to dominate sickness and disease. In prayer the Lord had spoken to me clearly that week and said within my heart, “I will stand with you as you minister by the laying on of hands.” When the time came, to be honest, I have never felt so ordinary and spiritually dry in my life. I just simply spoke to the Lord under my breath and said, “Lord I trust what you said to me. You will do the work.” That’s what we need to understand: The Lord may use us but He does the work. Also, feelings have nothing to do with faith. God didn’t ask us to have a fuzzy feeling. Jesus said, “All things are possible to him that believes.” (Mark 9:23)
In that service there was a woman in her 60s who had been diagnosed with cancer in several parts of her body. The doctors had discovered a large tumor that was growing on her pulmonary artery making it difficult for her to breathe. The tumor was considered very dangerous. She also had spots and smaller tumors developing in her lungs. When the invitation was given, she made her way to the front of the church. I simply laid my hands on her and prayed the prayer of faith. (James 5:15) I didn’t feel anything. She didn’t feel anything. I just continued to minister the way I had been directed.
A few days after the service the woman was scheduled to have a PET scan. Something radical had changed in this woman’s body. The major tumor had shrunk significantly and the spots and tumors in the lungs were all completely gone. The doctor was amazed to the point that he asked for an explanation. The woman simply spoke of her faith and the power of God. The doctor then said, “What has taken place here is a miracle.” Then what happened next is very powerful. The doctor asked, “Could you have your church pray for me for guidance?” And herein is why God demonstrates His power. He wants to touch the hearts of people and make them hunger for Him. He is always looking to arrest the attention of the world to remind us that we are never without hope. God will also confirm His Word with signs following. (Mark 16:20) He just needs people that will be willing to believe and minister His power.
I have had the privilege of witnessing many such healings. I have watched as the Name of Jesus destroyed and removed arthritis, lupus, cancer, diabetes, allergies and asthma. Just a couple months ago a woman walked into church on crutches who had an ankle so swollen she couldn’t wear a shoe. After service she approached me with tears in her eyes and showed me how her ankle was completely healed. It was instant. The swelling was gone and she had regained full movement. Jesus is the Healer! He is our Great Physician! All the glory to God.
Blessings,
Pastor Tim
Family Church Jamestown is a non-denominational church located in Chautauqua County in Jamestown between Lakewood and Busti NY. The senior pastor of Family Church is Pastor Tim Stahlman a native to the Jamestown, NY area.
