Healing Happens by Pastor Brent Lokker

Healing Happens By Pastor Brent Lokker God has given us astounding bodies that heal!  Last Saturday, Dr. Susan Richards once again ushered us into this reality. (You can listen to her testimonies and healing prayer beginning at the 66 minute mark here: http://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/healing-miracles-for-you-dr-susan-richards/). I believe that every single person there was touched by God and healing of many kinds progressed in each body, and in some cases, the progression was dramatic enough to notice a sudden change. One of the reasons Dr. Susan Richards sees so much healing is because she has an unyielding, child-like faith that says, Of course this person is going to heal! However, the times we don't experience the "instant change" we can lose heart, thinking nothing is happening. But healing is a huge part of God's Kingdom plan and declaring healing over ourselves or others activates and accelerates that plan.  But an even greater struggle can come when those with life-threatening illnesses who we pray fervently for don't appear to be healed and their life in this earthly body ends, as in the cases of Alice Hortensius (Rolland's wife) and Carol Dew who were both battling the awful effects of cancer and both went home to be with Jesus during these past few days. But what seems like a contradiction is really more of a matter of perspective. To the baby inside the confines of mommy's dark yet secure womb, the birth transition into the brighter, busier "real world" is unwanted. Given the choice, most babies would stay put rather than face the unknown adventure of a life they're unfamiliar with.  In the same way, though we know heaven is Papa's ultimate destination for each of us as His children, the birth transition into that glorious Kingdom is unknown, so we cling to what we know here, including the ones we love.  Yet we will all go through that transition. What I'm saying is this: God is our healer and He's given us bodies that heal, so healing is the norm.  AND there will come a time when each one of us experiences a complete healing and a glorious transition from what we thought was the "real world" into a place of perfect fulfillment that will truly feel like home in every way imaginable.  Only when we are there will we wonder why we were clinging so hard to this life. But until Papa decides to bring someone home, healing is the norm and healing happens.  May God give each of us an unyielding, child-like faith that believes this to the core.  Here are a few testimonies from this past Saturday to build your faith: M.C. had pain in her knees for 15-20 years because of bone on bone that caused swelling and stiffness. She felt lots of heat when the healing team prayed for more cartilage and the pain left completely!  She's now more limber and can move quicker! S.M. experienced a healing of deep peace inside.  For decades, she had anxiety over her sons and granddaughter which affected her sleep. Something shifted inside and there was an assurance the Lord was in control and she was able to trust in a deeper way! E.J. has a slipped, bulged disk with painful flare-ups for the past 30 years (pain was at a level of 8/10) and had knee pain for the past 12 years (pain was 6/10).  All pain left her back and knee (0/10)! W.H. had broken her arm 5 years ago and was in constant pain (8/10) with heaviness and weakness in her arm ever since.  As she was prayed for by one of the healing prayer teams, she felt heat, lightness and all strength returning. She was able to use her arm to pull herself up! All pain was gone! C.M. experienced seizures for the past 4 years that caused loss of his memory, consciousness, and thought process. The anxiety of these returning was high. Through prayer agreement, something shifted. His faith soared and he knows they're gone!  All worry and anxiety left! Can we take time to thank Jesus for these stories of healing and agree in our hearts that healing happens because it's part of God's wonderful plan?!  For those who want to be present when we celebrate Alice Hortensius' life, we'll have that service on Saturday, November 12th, at 1 pm at our current location, 6533 Sierra Lane, Dublin, CA. Life is precious and meant to be enjoyed! Embrace the adventure day by day and choose to love wholeheartedly. With Much Love, Brent