“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Rom. 10:13).
Biblically speaking, the word saved or salvation means the sum total of all the blessings bestowed on man by God in Christ through the Holy Spirit. Salvation also includes healing.
Knowing that, let’s word this verse another way: “Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall also be healed.”
However, to receive the blessing of healing, we must believe. Romans 10:14 says, “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed?” If we don’t believe the Word, either we won’t call on God at all, or we won’t call on Him in faith.
Many have endeavored to call on God without actually believing. There was a time when I was doing a lot of calling, but I wasn’t doing much believing; therefore, I wasn’t getting any answers. I prayed for two years without seeing any results. I almost threw away my sign that said, “Prayer Changes Things!”
Finally I read Matthew 21:22: “All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” I had missed that part about believing!
Also, notice that Jesus said, “All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer.” Well, healing is part of “all things.” Therefore, healing is possible to him who believes.
You must believe to tap into the source of God’s healing power. You can’t call on Him unless you believe, and you can’t believe unless you hear. That’s why hearing and healing go hand in hand.
All things are possible to me because I believe. I believe God sent His Word to heal me. I call on the name of the Lord in faith, and I am healed.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
For over 40 years, Pastors Mark and Janet Brazee have traveled throughout the world sharing the Word of God and the Spirit of God. Together they've shared the powerful truths of faith and healing in more than 50 nations.
Today Mark and Janet pastor World Outreach Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they base their ongoing outreach to the world. The Brazees still travel as the Lord leads, and they are raising up a congregation who share their passion to reach Tulsa and the world.