Healing in the Body of Christ.
This COVID-19 pandemic has perplexed the human minds of even the most elite. Neither scientist nor doctors can get a grasp on this virus or give any straight forward answers of how it affects people differently; how some are asymptomatic and others are bed ridden, in ICU for weeks or “long haulers”; how some are not able to survive it; whether the body is able to create natural antibodies and how long they are viable; how some can be immune for years and others months; how long the recovery process is or how the virus mutates and affects people differently.
As I began to try to put it all together 1 Corinthians 1:27 came to my mind, “But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty.” It was a reminder that God reigns Supreme. His wisdom, His knowledge, His power can not be duplicated, comprehended or mastered. There is none likened to Him!
God is so strategic; He’s so intentional and detailed! When He said that He’s given us every thing for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3), He did not waver or fall short in any way, shape or form. Literally, spiritually and figuratively, we have been created to live and to thrive through the supernatural design of our bodies. When God created us, He factored in every kind of sickness, disease, and dis-ease that was, that is, and that is to come. He formed our bodily systems to function in a way that would supernaturally repair, restore, heal, produce, develop, protect, preserve and to sustain life until the appointed time when the body has to give up our spirit.
When the physical body is attacked with sickness, there are natural defense mechanisms put into place to fight the virus and to preserve life. The deadly bacteria and impurities are forced to the surface and to be purged from the body. As they come to the surface, they manifest through coughing, sneezing, congestion, and fever. It appears to the natural eye that the body is getting worse but the fact is that the body is getting better and actually in the process of healing. Mucus is created to get rid of the virus by trapping offending viruses which are efficiently and quickly expelled from the body through coughing and sneezing. A fever is the body heating up to kill off the infection because viruses are sensitive to temperature changes and cannot survive above normal body heat. Runny nose/nasal congestion helps wash away germs from the nose and sinuses. Not only does the body supernaturally heal itself, it develops antibodies that build immunity that will aggressively demolish the virus when it attempts to attack again. When the natural body system is unable to fight on its own, there are other aides available to assist in recovery and to help to strengthen the body.
As it is in the natural, so it is in the spirit for the believer. The body of Christ has fallen into spiritual sickness; and is being attacked by deadly toxins, irritants and impurities of the heart and spirit which manifests into emotional and relational conflict that prevents us from living abundantly in Christ. This spiritual sickness not only attacks the individual afflicted but it then is spread to the rest of the body of believers when the afflicted knowingly or unknowingly spew spiritual vomit on other believers causing them to become infected/affected.
As with any sickness it is possible to look healthy on the outside while carrying the disease on the inside; and so it is in the body of Christ. We walk around appearing devout. We appear to be healthy and have it all together. We appear to be strong and prosperous because our gifts come without repentance so it appears that we have a good bill of health; but inside we are sick with (spiritual wounds, spiritual malnutrition, spiritual paralysis, trauma, fear, jealousy, envy, malice, strife, selfishness, lust, pride, idolatry, disappointment, spiritual fatigue). These impurities manifest through behaviors that are contrary to the will and the way of God; however, in order for the body to be healed the deadly bacteria must manifest to be dealt with or else it will continue to reek havoc in the body ultimately causing irreparable damage and even premature death.
The body of Christ has been using suppressants to cover up symptoms of spiritual sickness. We all know that Tylenol doesn’t treat the fever, it only masks it with temporary comfort; and if you take medication for too long that your body can become immune to the medication decreasing it’s effectiveness. There are sick Christians who are walking around desensitized and immune to the transforming word of God causing hardened hearts and reprobate minds. There are sick Christians walking around who appear to be fine and have it all together but are suffering in silence. There are sick Christians walking around with out faith and without hope. There are sick Christians who have been blinded and bound by the deceit of the enemy. There are sick Christians who have a form of godliness but deny its power.
I know it may look grim and as these behaviors manifest more and more it may appear that the body of Christ is getting worse; but it is proof that the healing process has begun. The prayers of the righteous for hidden things to be uncovered, the prayers for that which was in darkness to come forth in the light, the prayers for supernatural healing to come to the body of Christ; those prayers are availing much! God has inclined His ear to hear the cries of His people that are called by His name; those that have humbled themselves; who continually pray and seek His face; who have turned from their wicked ways. I AM is healing the land. There is a remnant who has been, who is and who will stand in the gap interceding on behalf of the body day and night; and where their human ability is limited. God promised in Philippians 2:13, “For it is (not your strength, but it is) God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work (that is strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose) for His good pleasure.” (amplified version) Where their human comprehension and vocabulary cease, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us through wordless groans. (Romans 8:26-27) This means that the gates of hell will not prevail. This means though the weapons of the enemy that come in the form of sickness, disease, and or dis-ease it will not prevail. This means that even in death the plans of the enemy shall not prevail. No matter what it may look like, no matter what it may feel like God’s purpose shall prevail. As the body of Christ we have victory even unto death! The same resurrection power that raised Christ from the grave is the same power that resonate in those that believe.
There is a supernatural healing taking place in the body of Christ from the inside out! The weak are being strengthened. The weary are being built up. The proud are being brought low. Pharisee paradigms are being dismantled. Relationship and intimacy with the Father are being established and restored. True Worshippers are coming forth. The intercessors are rising up. The dry bones are coming to life and the mighty army of Jehovah Sabaoth are rising up. That which once was dead are quickening and coming to life. The sons and daughters of the Most High God are waking up and coming into the knowledge of who they are in Christ Jesus. This sickness is not unto death but the body of Christ shall live (thrive, triumph, have the victory) to declare the works of the Lord. (Psalm 118:17) Be encouraged believer!