As revealed in our opening verse above, the Lord Jesus was teaching on a certain day and the power of the Lord was present to heal. The healing power blanketed the atmosphere over the people. This refers to the presence of the Holy Spirit; the anointing and power of God to heal the sick.

 

It’s important however to note that just because the power was present to heal didn’t mean everybody present there that day got healed. Rather, it was those who acted their faith that received healing. The story of the man that was taken with palsy in verses 18-21 of the same chapter gives credence to this fact. It says, “And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus. And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee” (Luke 5:19-20). Note that the Master responded when He “saw their faith.”

 

Also, the woman with the issue of blood took advantage of the presence of this same tangible healing power at work in the Lord Jesus (Mark 5:28). She released her faith and took a hold of her healing by touching the hem of Jesus’ garment. The Lord approved of her action and commended her faith thus: “And he said unto her, Daughter thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague” (Mark 5:34).

 

As a child of God, you carry the presence of the Holy Spirit; the power of God in and around you (John 14:17). So, to confront your challenges and bring about the desired change, act your faith today. Stir up that power by speaking in other tongues, and effect the changes you desire.