Ok! So, believe it or not, did you know that Christ has the power to heal?! Well, of course you knew it, but sometimes it may be hard to believe if you have never seen it happen, right?
Well, coming on the race, a big part of our ministry involves praying over many people for healing. Now, I know that God has the power to heal and the power to use others to heal, but I have never been able to see someone healed right before my eyes, in that very moment. We pray over many people and sometimes they stand up or move their arms like they have been healed, but I wonder if they are doing it for show, or to make us feel better about our prayer, or if they truly feel different. Not that I want to doubt them, but I have been very curious.
Three months ago, in Swaziland, a squad mate of mine, named Racquel, came up to me and asked me what I wanted healing from. Now, previously I had been talking to my team about how it was so annoying that I was allergic to nuts, especially since they would always eat peanut butter in front of me, and I could never have any. So when Racquel asked me this question, I told her I wanted healing from my nut allergy. Now, I have heard tons of stories of how others have been prayed for and healed, but this was a personal first for me. After she prayed, I didn’t know if I was healed or not, and I even asked my teammates about it. They said, “I don’t know, do you feel different?” I said, “No I feel the same,” and I wondered if I should test it out or not. But one teammate thought that if I wasn’t confident of the healing then maybe I shouldn’t try. And the others thought I should wait until I was near a hospital, since the closest one was hours away. Since then, each month after I have considered testing out the allergy, but others around have suggested waiting since we were not sure what might really happen!
Well folks, it has been three months down the road and I have finally had an encounter. About 3 days ago, I ordered an apple crisp, and realized there were nuts inside, after biting into it. I said, “Oh no!” But luckily, my Godly fierce squad mate, Amanda said, “Don’t worry, lets just pray against it.” Well everyone, she prayed and I ate. And I am so excited to proclaim to the world the I HAVE BEEN HEALED of a nut allergy! Many of you may not know, but I grew up eating lots of nuts and then became allergic in 2009. I grew my allergy. Since then, I have made a couple hospital visits due to allergic reactions and have had to be on steroids for my allergy. I have also had to buy epi-pens once a year, since my allergy kept getting worse and worse. After this encounter, my squad mates and I then went to a café, and Amanda offered me a nut tart covered in all types of nuts. When she offered, I nervously said, “Well I guess this is the true test!” While she continuously prayed as I ate it, nothing happened!! Since then, I have been eating nut bars, peanut butter, and I can’t wait to get my hands on a Reeses! I use to love those things! I have gone 6 years now without nuts and now I can eat them without any problems. Yes world, I cannot believe it, but it is true, I have been healed!
Before coming to Nepal, I prayed to the lord that I wanted to see his power. I had no idea that I would be the one literally experiencing it. After this, nothing can stop me in this world now. Sky is the Limit with Jesus!
I want to thank Racquel and Amanda for being such fearless warriors for Christ!
