Healed through worship

Pastor Lailing

Isaiah 61:1-3 (NIV)
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,
because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, [2] to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, [3] and provide for those who grieve in Zion---to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.
£ live a lifestyle of a true worshipper of God, encounter Him on a daily basis upon the truth of Hid Word
Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God---this is your spiritual act of worship. [2] Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is---his good, pleasing and perfect will.
You are enabled by God to come into His presence.
Ephesians 1:13
Be God instruments of God, for God
1) Worship Releases Spiritual Healing (verse 1)
Worship is God-CENTRED and when believers worship in spirit and in truth, the Holy Spirit releases conviction of sin and righteousness into hearts of people, even PRE-believers
Psalm 40:3 (NIV)
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.
Eg: Pastor Lailing's march at Foya, Liberia
Same Holy spirit in everyone, we can all connect to God directly. It's not stronger in pastors or leaders, but His presence is the same in all.

£ spiritual principle:
- God inhabits the praises and worship of His people.
2) Worship Releases Wholeness
- inner healing is one of the works if the Holy Spirit
- true worship releases God's anointing to break down walls of facade, replacing our lives with transparency
- true worship breaks down barriers in the human heart.
- God releases His Wholeness into spirit, soul and body when we truly worship Him and touch His glorious Presence
- Isaiah 42:2-3 (NIV)
He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. [3] A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;
- Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
- Psalm 16:11 (NIV)
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
- God focused worship enables God to renew our perspective of life
- God releases supernatural strength, stamina and resilience despite life circumstances
- The Holy Spirit ministers deeply into the inner recesses of our hearts, emotions and intellect
Example of Mew, a girl in Hope Church Seattle, who had high fever and 25% of brain function lost due to prolonged high fever. Medically doctors weren't sure if she could regain her functions
Couldn't swallow, had to be fed directly via tube into stomach, can't move hands or feet
But God's healing, after many months of rehabilitation, she can now swallow like normal and walk with the help of walking aid. And her mum and grandma accepted Christ though this time
3) Worship Releases Freedom
- worship is a vehicle of warfare. God is our deliverer.
- the power of P&W activates God's victory into being
-2 Chronicles 20:15-17,21-22 (NIV)
He said: "Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: `Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's. [16] Tomorrow march down against them. They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the gorge in the Desert of Jeruel. [17] You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.' " [21] After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: "Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever." [22] As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.
-Psalm 61:8 (NIV)
Then will I ever sing praise to your name and fulfill my vows day after day.
Eg: Pastor Lailing shared about how she worshiped and relied onto God before her CPA exam. And God's grace delivere freedom
4) Worship Releases God's favor and judegment
- our battles are fought in the heaven lies
- anything that hinders God's work will be justly dealt with by God, who is awesome in wisdom and power
- every aspect of our lives, whatever situation is, in your life or work or studies or family or economy etc, look onto God and rejoice in the worship of The Lord, and as we carry His presence even in our times of troubles, His favor will be upon us
- and seek Him always, don't just love the gifts but forget the Giver