Some Dynamics of Divine Healing Explained

Luke 5:17, The power [Gr. dumanis] of YHVH was present. Sometimes the power of YHVH is present to heal people, sometimes it is not. There are many factors that determine if and when a person is healed divinely. These include such things as the sovereign will of Elohim for that person’s life, the faith of the individuals performing or receiving the healing, repentance of sin or the lack thereof, divine judgment, trials Elohim may be allowing in one’s life for character refinement (think righteous Job and Paul’s thorn in the flesh), and whether one is a saint or not and many more factors about which we may or may not be aware due to our limited human understanding of the spiritual dimension where Elohim operates.

Let’s now explore the healing activities of Yeshua to see what we can learn about the spiritual mechanics of divine healing. The Greek word dunamis in the phrase, “the power [dumanis] of YHVH was present” means “strength, power, ability” or, as often used in the Testimony of Yeshua, it can mean “miraculous power.” This statement by Luke is interesting when it comes to understanding the dynamics of Yeshua’s healing activities. Did Yeshua heal all people all the time, or only when the power of Elohim was present for him to do so? This verse, at least in this case, would indicate the latter. Elsewhere, we read that Yeshua “healed many that were sick” (Mark 1:34), but not all that were sick. On other occasions, the Gospels record indicates that Yeshua did in fact heal all the sick who were brought to him (Matt 4:23–25; 9:35; Luke 6:19). 

The Gospels also reveal some other interesting facts about Yeshua’s healing activities that we often pass over. On at least one occasions, Yeshua prayed to heal someone and they were only partially healed. Only after he prayed for them the second time, they were completely healed (Mark 8:22–25). Why was this? Couldn’t Yeshua have healed them the first time? Of course, but perhaps their faith wasn’t yet strong enough for them to be healed. Or maybe Yeshua was teaching us that sometimes we have to demonstrate persistent faith and keep seeking healing until the healing occurs. On other occasions, Yeshua healed people after he was “moved with compassion [love and pity]” for someone who was sick (Matt 14:14; Mark 1:41; Luke 7:13–15). The Greek word for compassion, literally means “to be moved in one’s bowels,” or in the deepest areas of one’s emotions. At other times, people simply touched Yeshua’s clothing as he was walking by, and the miraculous power (Gr. dunamis) of Elohim flowed from him and healed them (Matt 9:20; Mark 6:56; Luke 8:44 cp. Luke 6:19). They had the faith to be healed, and the received their miracle.

Elsewhere, it appears that Yeshua’s healing activities were hampered by the presence of those who ridiculed him and exhibited doubt and unbelief, which is why, on one occasion, he put the doubters out of the room and closed the door behind them, when he raised the little girl from the dead (Mark 5:40–42). Similarly, in his hometown of Nazareth, Yeshua “could do no mighty works there” except for healing a few sick people, “because of their [the townspeople’s] unbelief” (Mark 6:5–6; also Matt 13:58). Matthew’s account adds that the people of Nazareth were offended (literally, scandalized) by Yeshua, or that they stumbled over (or judged unfavorably, distrusted) Yeshua. Because of their low esteem for him, they lacked the faith to receive healing, which is why he healed so few people in that town.

When it comes to praying for divine healing, when in doubt, always look for an opportunity to pray for a sick person. Before praying, one must discern the situation. Does the person have faith to be healed? Is the anointing or Presence of YHVH there to heal the person? How is the Spirit of Elohim directing one to pray? Sometimes we sense the need to pray more authoritative prayers, other times, more pleading or intercessory prayers, and still other times prayers of agreement while asking heaven for the healing.

What’s more, prospective converts and new believers tend to have their prayers for healing answered more quickly, since this is a demonstration of the signs Yeshua promised that would follow the preaching of the gospel. Yeshua declared that divine healing as a result of the laying on of hands was to be a result of the preaching of the gospel to the unsaved (Mark 16:15–18).True, the saint can be healed, but often this will occur after having their faith stretched and refined. Therefore, the healing sometimes takes longer to receive.

 

5 thoughts on “Some Dynamics of Divine Healing Explained

  1. Good conpilation of evidence. I have definitely found the last paragraph to be very true in our Ministry. I love when Elohim confirms his word with signs following the preaching of it!

  2. His love is unconditional, His blessings are not. Maybe we’re in no condition to receive them, not that we don’t need them but He is not under any obligation, we are. So maybe something is blocking the blessing/healing? Ten lepers were cleansed but only the one who returned to THANK HIM was made whole! I agree with this teaching and when I read 2 Chron 7:14, I see that there are conditions, such as “If My people” will do such and such, then “I will” do such and such. those are conditions. Also noticed in reading healings in the gospels that they were ‘following” Him. When I pray for healing, I always thank Him before and not wait until after. Who am I that He should heal me? I am His and even then it’s up to Him. “If you will, you can make me clean. and He said “I will.” May His will be done. 🙂 P.S. “dunamis” from which we get the word “dynamite”

    • You wrote: “His love is unconditional, His blessings are not.” THIS IS GOOD! There is so much biblical truth in this succinct phrase. Whole volumes could be written on it. Thank you!

      I would elucidate on this statement as follows: His love is unconditional, but his blessings are conditional based on our faith in him and obedience to his commandments. The Bible is overwhelmingly and abundantly clear on this point and it is indisputable. Yes, YHVH blesses every human in a general sense: “It rains on the just and the unjust.” Rain is viewed as a blessing in the Bible. But only the righteous receive his specific blessings beyond the general blessings that he provides to all humanity (e.g. physical life, the abundance and beauty of this earth including air, water, food, etc.).

      • Healing is definitely one of those conditional blessings/promises. Just after the issue of no water, YHVH sets up regulation and statute to test them. Ex 15:25,26 – There the YHVH made for them a statute and a rule, and there he tested them, 26saying, “IF you will diligently listen to the voice of YHVH your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I YHVH, am your healer.”

        All healing is divine in that it is spiritual activity. Dr’s and medicine NEVER heal for only YHVH is the healer. They may reduce suffering, prolong death, manage symptoms, but it is never healing.

        See also: Ex 23:24,25; Deut 7:12-15; Deut 28:58-61

  3. Natan, thank you for your reply and elucidation.. I am in total agreement. However all thanks and glory to YHVH for He gave it to me! Don’t you just love Him!

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