Call on the Lord in Faith

For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. -Romans 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, “Whoever calls 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 you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.” I had missed that part about believing!

Also, notice that Jesus said, “All things, that you 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.

CONFESSION:

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.

From: A Devotional for Divine Health Prescription for a Miracle, Mark Brazee, 1999