IMPACT Recap

Healing Is On The Way

October 11, 2021 · 0:37:58

HealingSalvationGratitude

Recap

Guest Speaker Montell Jordan opened with a powerful declaration that 'healing is on the way,' addressing the many areas where we need God's touch—physical, mental, spiritual, and relational. He taught from Luke 17:11-19, the story of the ten lepers, to provide a blueprint for not only receiving healing but also being made whole. Pastor Montell emphasized that Jesus meets us in our uncomfortable circumstances, even in 'enemy territory,' and that our faith requires movement. He highlighted the crucial difference between being healed and being made whole, noting that only one of the ten lepers returned to give thanks and was declared 'well' or 'whole.' The message connected personal testimony of marital healing to the biblical principle that confession leads to healing and gratitude leads to wholeness. The sermon concluded with a clear gospel invitation, encouraging everyone to move toward Jesus in surrender and receive His salvation, healing, and completeness.

Main Points

  • Sometimes you have to go through difficult circumstances to get to your breakthrough; Jesus meets us in our uncomfortable situations.
  • God sees you in your pain and distance; you have His undivided attention regardless of whether you cry out loud or in silence.
  • Faith requires movement; healing comes as we go in obedience, but wholeness is found in returning to God with gratitude.

Verses Mentioned

  • Luke 17:11 - "Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee." (NIV)
  • Luke 17:12 - "As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance" (NIV)
  • Luke 17:13 - "and called out in a loud voice, 'Jesus, Master, have pity on us!'" (NIV)
  • Luke 17:14 - "When he saw them, he said, 'Go, show yourselves to the priests.' And as they went, they were cleansed." (NIV)
  • Luke 17:15-16 - "One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan." (NIV)
  • Luke 17:17-19 - "Jesus asked, 'Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?' Then he said to him, 'Rise and go; your faith has made you well.'" (NIV)
  • 1 John 1:9 - "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (NIV)
  • James 5:16 - "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." (NIV)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: Luke 17:14 - '...as they went, they were cleansed.'

Focus Point: The Power of Obedient Movement

Action Plan: Identify one area where you've been stuck, waiting for a feeling before you act. Take one practical step of obedience today, even if it's small.

Deep Prayer: Lord, give me the courage to move in faith today, trusting that my healing is on the way as I obey You.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: Luke 17:15-16 - 'One of them... came back, praising God...'

Focus Point: Closing the Gap with Gratitude

Action Plan: Spend 5 minutes in worship, thanking God for a specific healing or blessing you've already received, no matter how small.

Deep Prayer: God, I thank You for seeing me. Help my gratitude to close the distance between us and draw me closer to Your heart.

Wednesday

Scripture Reflection: 1 John 1:9 - 'If we confess our sins, he is faithful...'

Focus Point: Confession for Forgiveness

Action Plan: In a private moment, confess a specific sin or burden directly to God. Write it down and then tear it up as a symbol of His forgiveness.

Deep Prayer: Father, I confess my sin to You. Thank You for being faithful to forgive and purify me through Jesus.

Thursday

Scripture Reflection: James 5:16 - '...confess your sins to each other and pray... that you may be healed.'

Focus Point: Confession for Healing

Action Plan: If appropriate and safe, consider sharing a struggle with a trusted, mature believer (like a pastor, mentor, or counselor) to seek prayer and accountability for healing.

Deep Prayer: Holy Spirit, give me wisdom and courage to seek healing through godly community. Prepare the right person and the right time for honest confession.

Friday

Scripture Reflection: Luke 17:19 - '...your faith has made you well.'

Focus Point: Pursuing Wholeness, Not Just Healing

Action Plan: Reflect on the difference between being 'functional' and being 'whole.' Ask God to show you one area where He wants to bring completeness, not just a fix.

Deep Prayer: Jesus, I want more than just healing; I want to be made whole. Complete what is lacking in my spirit, soul, and body. Make me well.

Saturday

Scripture Reflection: Luke 17:11 - '...Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee.'

Focus Point: Trusting God in Uncomfortable Places

Action Plan: Think of a current 'uncomfortable' situation or relationship. Pray for God's perspective and commit to trusting that He is with you in the midst of it.

Deep Prayer: God, thank You that You are not afraid of my uncomfortable places. You meet me there. Help me to trust You as I go through this season.

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