The Power of the Cross of Christ-Gave us the Power over sickness and disease!

July 16, 2026

The Power of the Cross of Christ-Gave us the Power over sickness and disease!

In order to have a full understanding of how the Cross of Jesus Christ allowed us to have the ability to overcome sickness and disease, let’s take a look at the passage of Scripture that discloses to us just that! Colossians 2:14-15 reveals, “having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.”

In other words, the accusations that were against us were completely taken away because Jesus Christ paid for the entire sin debt on our behalf. It didn’t stop there, He also disarmed (despoil, disarm, strip off) the devil, every evil force, every unclean spirit and principality attached to his kingdom. Jesus Christ took away the power that sickness and disease had over us, but He did not remove the presence of it.

That is why you still see people living in unhealthy conditions because they aren’t fully grasping the Gospel of the Kingdom at face value. God’s gracious Words are so powerful that they have the ability heal the sick, cleanse the Leper, cast out demons, and raise the dead, Matthew 10:8. The problem is that we don’t truly comprehend the fact that the same Spirit (Holy Spirit) that raised Jesus from the dead lives on the inside of us, Romans 8:11.

We can never forget the fact that the atonement for our entire sin debt allowed the Holy Spirit to come and dwell in a believer of Jesus Christ. John 16:7 depicts some vital information when Jesus states, “Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.”

The Holy Spirit is the power of the Lord that gives us the strength, knowledge, and direction when it comes to our healing, Luke 4:18. He is the One that will bring Scriptures from God’s Word to your remembrance in difficult situations when you feel like there is no cure in sight, John 14:26!

Let’s take a look at a passage of Scripture that discloses the fact that we can receive divine health because of what the Lord Jesus did on the Cross at Calvary.

Isaiah 53:5

“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”

Jesus Christ is the Word of God made flesh that came and dwelt among us, John 1:1 and John 1:14. He is the literal Gospel of the Kingdom of God and He is all that you need to succeed and obtain victory over every tactic and lie of the devil. The Lord wants us to have a life of good health and a life of abundance in every aspect of that word, John 10:10.

We can see that revealed in this passage of Scripture out of the book of Isaiah. Notice that God uses the word “are” healed, He didn’t say could be healed or might be healed but He said “are” healed. That means that it is already done and we don’t have to question it or think twice about it. It boils down to: either we believe Him or we don’t. It is so important that we walk in the Blessings that Jesus Christ died for every one of us to have.

When sickness comes upon your body what is the first thing that comes out of your mouth? Do you proclaim the Word of God over your mind and body or do you immediately start trying to diagnose your symptoms. I know that we all have done it and I am guilty of it. Once I gained the revelation of the power of God’s Word, I speak the Scriptures over every symptom that I am feeling down to even having a headache!

We often forget that part of Jesus’ ministry was healing the sick. God gave us His Word so that we could use its power on others. The good news of the Kingdom encompasses so many promises that we need to learn to boldly stand on. If there is a sick person that you know that needs healing, lay your hands on them and declare their healing in the Name of Jesus.

One Scripture that I want to point out pertaining to healing others is Mark 16:18 it is very telling when Jesus states, “they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” The Lord uses the words “will recover” He didn’t say might or possibly, but He makes it clear by saying “will” recover. We need to take what He said at face value and by faith believe that they are already healed.

Another passage of Scripture that I want to point out is 1 Peter 2:24 that declares, “who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.” Here we can see that Peter is making the statement that “you were healed” meaning that it is already done. Jesus Christ paid the entire price for us to have divine health.

He made it clear on the cross at Calvary right before He took His last breath when He stated “it is finished”, John 19:30. He already did His part by disarming the devil and the great power that he had over us. Now it is our turn to stand on all of the assurances given to believers of Jesus Christ which are all found in the Word of God.

The unfortunate part is that a lot of Christians never take the time to read their Bibles, study it, dissect it, and apply it to their daily lives. They rely on what they are fed by their Pastor on a Sunday afternoon. God is definitive when He states that we are to study to show our selves approved, 2 Timothy 2:15. We don’t spend time with the Lord or His Word so what ends up happening is we perish because of a lack of knowledge, Hosea 4:6.

One of the most powerful Psalms that includes some of my favorite verses of Scripture is found in Psalm 91. It is the Lord’s Prayer for Protection that He promises to give every one of us. Let it marinate in your heart so much so that it literally becomes a part of your frame of mind. God wants us ready in and out of season, 2 Timothy 4:2.

Conclusion

One of the Names of God is Jehovah Rapha (the Lord our Healer) and He is just that, our Healer. Often times we forget that we serve the Almighty God and creator of the entire World. We can never limit what we can do through the Power of the Lord. He makes it clear to us when He discloses in Philippians 4:13 when Paul declares, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

The words the Apostle Paul uses are “all things” not some things but all things. So as long as we take what God is saying to us and apply it to our lives with absolute faith there is nothing impossible for you. That includes being healed from everything and anything that is afflicting your body in any way. Believe it so that you can receive it!

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