MARY ADGER

I heard the Lord say, “To them that believe”.

Mark 16:9-20

Ever had a moment when you felt your heart stop beating? Not because the heart is defective or you are having a heart attack- but because of disbelief.

It is a moment where you have the correct answer and know what to say, but cannot say a word. These are the times we step back and let the Lord fight our battles. 2 Chronicles 20:17

Words can bring pain that are injurious to the soul and spirit. Although the words may not be introduced as personal crucifixion, one feels the nail scarred pain of Jesus. Proverbs 18:21 and James 3:1-10

Whenever I hear words in opposition to faith and the authority of God’s Word – my heart stops beating. Hebrews 4:11-12

A person told me that God does not use man to heal. This person stated healing gifts left the earth with the Apostles and so did speaking in tongues. This person said Paul was the last Apostle that worked in the Gifts of Healing.

This person told me he/she attended faith – healing meetings when they were young and no one ever got healed. They farther stated that God works through doctors and medicine for healing today. The last statement uttered was, “Jesus is the only one who heals. ” I do not disagree with the last statement. Exodus 15:22-26 and Psalm 103:1-5

This person is almost totally incapacitated because of physical pain and illness. I have been praying for this person and knew there was a hindrance. My heart dropped to my feet when I heard these words (the gifts of healing and speaking in tongues have left the earth).

I wanted to say all the scriptures on faith and healing that I knew. I wanted to counteract negative words spoken. I wanted to give my personal testimony of healing by “The Laying on of Hands”. But the Lord bridled my mouth.

The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Jeremiah 31:3

Mark 16-18

James 5:14-16

James 3:2

I thank God for the mercy He sent this morning. It was needed for me and the person who lacked faith. Thank God that He sends enough mercy everyday for us to apply into the lives of others. Isaiah 54:7-8

The Lord gave me to pray for this person to help their unbelief. Mark 9:17-29

My Daily Devotional Lesson blessed me today. It was about “Differences, and how to properly handle differences with others”. These are the scriptures attached to my devotional.

1 Corinthians 1:10

Romans 12:4-5

2 Corinthians 13:11

My Thoughts

My Pastor has been teaching on “Building a Team”. He addressed Cessationism in the Body of Christ. If I had succeeded in explaining my cause at the moment – it would have brought about an offense. Thank God for the bridle on my mouth.

Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
Luke 17:1

Cessationism is the view that the “miracle gifts” of tongues and healing have ceased—that the end of the apostolic age brought about a cessation of the miracles associated with that age. Most Cessationists believe that, while God can and still does perform miracles today, the Holy Spirit no longer uses individuals to perform miraculous signs.

I saw the spirit of doubt and unbelief – then received a Word of knowledge from the Lord.

And the Lord said, Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
Matthew 17:21