In Jesus' Hands Day 20

Jesus Heals - 30 Days In Jesus' Hands

On 28th September 2010 I threw myself into Jesus' hands. Over the next 30 days I'm trusting that Jesus will fully heal me of all illnesses and diseases, some of long standing (1 Peter 2:24). My testimony has been undermined. I am sick of being sick. I feel led to take none of the 6 medications prescribed for me, nor see any health professionals (Mark 16:18). I believe I'll become healthy, rested, alert, mobile, vigorous and sound of spirit, soul, mind and body.

The Elephant In The Room

Day 15 of this project was a big milestone. It marked half way. I was not quite sure how to express myself but something has been churning away inside me since then. It was this: I have asked Jesus to heal me of 17 distinct physical or medical complaints, for which I was seeing 8 doctors and specialists, and regularly taking 6 medications. Some of these conditions were congenital, some of were of many years duration, others were quite new.

When Jesus took me to Himself I began to testify to His working great emotional, generational, spiritual, and physical healings in me and my family members. (Also, I often testify to God's mighty power at work in others).

At the end of two weeks with no medications, no tests, and no doctor visits, my wife, Trish, and I were unable to discern any significant change in my condition. Certainly there were no noticeable improvements.

I started thinking about Job and Habakkuk. The elephant in the room appeared as part of my background consciousness. What if there is no healing? What if these 30 days come to an end and my health is unchanged? After much prayer I concluded that this was not Satan trying to build a new stronghold. It was me asking: "Who are you Lord Jesus?"

"I know who you are Jesus, please forgive my unbelief".

The Project Trigger

The orthopaedic surgeon who has been caring for my bones and joints is a very good doctor and a wise and gentle man. He is a scientist, not a man of the spirit. He showed, in unambiguous terms, that the knee, which I thought Jesus had miraculously healed three years ago, had continued to deteriorate. He assured me that any medical person would conclude, like him, that it was natural and normal that my knee could again be painful and swollen . . the three years of relief from symptoms was simply part of its normal cycle of ageing and wear, pain, swelling, and relief.

This news was devastating. I am a Christian who testifies. This is what I do. Jesus had me build this web-site, PsalmsOfJohn.com, as a place to post my testimonies. My Bible knowledge is limited, when I came to Jesus I was old enough that remembering Scripture and chapter and verse was very hard. But testimony is as natural to me as breathing.

Where Is My Testimony Now?

My cry: "Lord, where is my testimony now? I've told dozens of people, whole groups, that you healed my knee. Was I deceived? Are you real? Can I ever rely on my understanding again?"

So many people have a story about how God revealed Himself when they desperately cried out to Him. I have nowhere else to go. I cannot go back into the world.

"Breathe" / Michael W. Smith

This is the air I breathe, This is the air I breathe,
Your holy presence living in me,

This is my daily bread, This is my daily bread,
Your very word spoken to me.

And I, I'm desperate for you, And I, I'm lost without you,

This is the air I breathe, This is the air I breathe,
Your holy presence living in me,

This is my daily bread, this is my daily bread,
your very Word spoken to me.

And I, I'm desperate for you, And I, I'm lost without you.
I'm lost without you. I'm lost without you. I'm desperate for you.

Prayer

"O Jesus, Saviour, Redeemer, come, reveal yourself beyond denial. My life is yours. I commit all again to you. Come Lord Jesus".

Favourite Scriptures:

(Psalm 22:22)
I will declare your name [Lord Jesus]. In the midst of the congregation, I will praise you.

(Habakkuk 3:17-18 NIV)
Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will be joyful in God my Saviour.

(Jeremiah 29:13 KJV)
And you shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart.

Praise Jesus
Amen.

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Thank You Jesus.