How To Keep Your Divine Healing

In the 1940s and 1950s, a remarkable shift began to take place in the Body of Christ. Ministers such as Oral Roberts, William Branham, R.W. Schambach and Kathryn Kuhlman held meetings across the country, boldly proclaiming that God wants to heal you. Churches began teaching about divine healing, and many believers came forward to join prayer lines expecting to receive from God.

As people rediscovered this truth, two important questions emerged: How do I receive divine healing? And just as importantly, How do I keep it?

The answers were not new. They had been in God’s Word all along. 

The Doctrine of Divine Healing

Divine healing is firmly rooted in Scripture. 

One foundational passage is Mark 11:23-24: “I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.”

James 5:14-15 also reveals God’s desire to heal: “Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well.” 

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible shows that healing is part of God’s loving plan for His people.

How To Receive Healing

God’s Word shows two key elements involved in receiving divine healing:

1. Believe that God is willing and able to heal.
2. Speak words that agree with His promises.

These steps may seem simple, but they are powerful.

First Peter 2:24 reminds us of what Jesus accomplished: “He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.”

Jesus didn’t only provide forgiveness of sins; He also paid the price for your healing. Healing is a gift, just like salvation.

The Bible teaches, “I believed, and therefore I spoke” (2 Corinthians 4:13). Faith believes God’s promise and speaks in agreement with it.

That means refusing words like:

• “Healing isn’t for me”
• “I never get what I pray for.”

Instead, choose words that agree with God’s Word:

• “God wants me well”
• “By Jesus’ stripes, I am healed.”

When your words align with God’s promises, you are releasing faith.

Watch Gloria Copeland teach about healing from the Bible.

A Biblical Example of Divine Healing

One of the clearest examples of faith and healing is the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5:25-34.

After suffering for many years and spending all she had on medical treatments, she heard about Jesus. Her response shows a powerful pattern of faith.

She heard.
She learned about Jesus and His healing power.

She spoke.
She said, “If I can just touch His robe, I will be healed.”

She acted.
She pushed through the crowd and touched His clothing.

She received.
Instantly, her body was healed.

She testified.
When Jesus asked who touched Him, she told the whole story.

Jesus’ response reveals the key: “Daughter, your faith has made you well.” 

Her faith heard, spoke and acted; and the result was healing.

How To Keep Your Healing

Receiving healing is wonderful, but God also wants you to walk in divine health.

For many years, Gloria Copeland has taught the importance of guarding your heart with God’s Word. Proverbs 4:20-23 says: “My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them and healing to their whole body. Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” 

To keep your healing, discipline three areas of your life:

1. What you hear—Fill your ears with God’s Word instead of negative reports.
2. What you think—Refuse thoughts that magnify symptoms or doubt God’s promises.
3. What you say—Speak God’s Word consistently—even when circumstances say something different.

Rehearsing symptoms weakens faith. Rehearsing God’s promises strengthens it.

Believe and Speak God’s Word

Even when symptoms try to return, continue speaking God’s promises.

For example:

Psalm 107:20: “He sent out his word and healed them.”
I receive God’s Word; therefore, I am healed.

James 4:7: “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
I resist sickness, and it must leave.

Acts 4:10: “He  was healed by the powerful name of Jesus Christ.”
I believe in the Name of Jesus, and His power works in me.

Matthew 4:24: “He healed them all.”
Jesus healed them all—and I receive my healing today. 

These confessions keep your heart focused on the truth of God’s Word and strengthen your faith to retain your healing.

Walk In the Healing Jesus Provided

Divine healing is part of God’s loving plan for you. Jesus paid the price so you could live free from sickness and walk in health.

When you believe God’s Word, speak His promises, and guard your heart, you position yourself to both receive and keep your healing.

No matter what symptoms or circumstances may say, God’s Word is greater.

Stand on His promises. Speak them with faith. And walk in the healing power that belongs to you in Christ Jesus.

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