Yank off that old cloak

There are lots of hurting people in the world. Many are diseased in their bodies and as a result, carry around something that immediately identifies them with their infirmity. The woman with the issue of blood is a typical example of this. She defied the embarrassing stench that emanated from her because of her plague, and pressed through the crowd to touch the hem of the Master’s garment.

Bartimaeus is another good example. When Jesus called for him to be brought, the Bible says, “bartimeaus yanked off his old coat and flung it aside, jumped up and came to Jesus” (Mark10:50 TLB). He took off the only thing that identified him with blindness. The man acted by faith. He knew he wouldn’t need the coat anymore because he would be healed, and then the master said, ” Your faith has made you whole”; both his eyes opened instantly! Note that this happened after he demonstrated his faith and not before.

Can you hear that voice today? If you couldn’t stand before, stand now! If you couldn’t walk before, walk now! No matter what the sickness is, do what you couldn’t do before. That’s the way to release the power of the anointing upon your situation for a change. Don’t wait until tomorrow, demonstrate your faith today. Not only can you apply this to your body, but also to any situation in your life that is contrary to God’s Word.