Jesus Couldn’t Heal People? What in the World Happened?

Gary Keesee • May 23, 2019

An inmate in a Colorado prison filed a lawsuit against the National Football League for over $88 billion.

Yes, you read that right—a prison inmate is suing the NFL for $88 billion .

It gets even better.

The suit stems from a ruling made by officials during a play-off game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers. In that game, the officials determined that a catch made by Dez Bryant (of the Cowboys) was incomplete. The inmate disagrees with the officials. So, his lawsuit alleges that NFL officials acted negligently and breached their fiduciary duty.

Okay, but why $88 billion? Simple, Dez Bryant’s jersey number is 88.

That’s crazy right? I think everyone can safely assume that lawsuit isn’t going anywhere.

But what really determines if a lawsuit is valid or not?

Well, according to law.com, the two main reasons a case is thrown out of court is because it has a jurisdiction issue or it has no legal ground to stand on as far as the law goes.

Why does this matter to you?

Because if you want to see the Holy Spirit move in your life, you need to be clear on what the law says.

God’s Kingdom is just that, a kingdom , and it operates within the boundaries of the laws of the Kingdom.

You can read the basics of how the Kingdom of God works in regard to jurisdiction and law in Your Financial Revolution: The Power of Allegiance and Your Financial Revolution: The Power of Rest , but to understand what I’m saying about the Holy Spirit, we should go back and at least remind ourselves of these principles.

Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor.” He could not do any miracles there , except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. And he was amazed at their lack of faith. —Mark 6:4-6

Read that again, friend.

Jesus couldn’t do any miracles in His hometown.

Why?! Why couldn’t Jesus heal the people in His own hometown?

The standard religious answer is that it must’ve been God’s will to not heal them. After all, God knows best, right? If He really wanted to heal them, He could have, right? I mean, He is God.

But you don’t want the standard religious answer, right? You want the truth.

So, go back and read those Scriptures again.

Did you see it?

Jesus says it was the people’s lack of faith that hindered them from receiving.

To sum it up, it wasn’t a lack of power , or willingness , on Jesus’s part. It was a jurisdiction issue.

Basically, heaven didn’t have the legal ground to move in that situation for most of the people there.

Why?

To understand that, we need to go back even farther—to Adam and Eve.

When Adam and Eve were placed on the earth, they had complete and absolute authority over the earth realm. But Adam handed the spiritual jurisdiction of the kingdom of men over to Satan, so God can’t just come bursting in here whenever He wants. That would be illegal.

Now, don’t get what I just said confused with who owns the earth itself. The Bible is clear that God owns the earth and the fullness thereof. But God doesn’t have legal jurisdiction over mankind. We can find this in Luke 4:5–7:

The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world.   And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor, for it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to.   If you worship me, it will all be yours.”

Adam gave Satan the legal jurisdiction over the kingdoms of the world. Because of this, God can’t just do whatever He wants to in the earth realm.

But if God can find a man or woman who believes Him, and is totally persuaded of heaven’s authority, then God can exercise His authority through that person.

That’s how Satan gained access into the earth realm in the beginning, through the one that had the legal occupation of the earth—Adam. When God lost His man Adam, He had to find another entrance back into the earth to put His rescue plan in place—Abram.

The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave from your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you .” —Genesis 12:1-3

Abram, or Abraham, was the door that God used to gain access back into the earth realm and bring His plan of salvation to mankind. God made a covenant with Abraham and his descendants, and through this legal agreement, God had access to bring Jesus Christ into the world, but only through Abraham’s lineage.

Note: This is why Jesus had to be a descendant of Abraham and why Israel wasn’t allowed to intermarry with the neighboring nations. It is also the reason the first book of the New Testament is nothing but a genealogy. It is proving that Jesus is, in fact, a legal descendant of Abraham, thus proving to Satan that it was legal for Jesus to come and pay the price of sin.

So, the bottom line is that since men and women still have legal control of the earth, God and Satan must both use people to get things done.

Just as Satan gained access through Adam and Eve believing what he said, God must find people who will believe what He says to gain access in the earth.

When a man or woman is totally persuaded in their heart of what heaven says instead of what Satan’s kingdom says, it’s called faith, and it gives legal jurisdiction to heaven to move through that person into the earth and bring the will of God to bear against Satan’s kingdom.

The Real Key

Since Satan is here on the earth, he is always defending his kingdom and always trying to overtake God’s plans. Because of this, God works undercover to get His plans and strategies into the earth realm. And it’s knowing how God works undercover that you will find the greatest key to your success and victory in life. I call it the Power of Strategy.

Have you been missing out on the power of strategy in your life?

I don’t know about you, but I can’t get enough of God’s help in my life.

If you’re anything like me, and want to know as much as you can about the power of strategy, I’ve got great news for you! I just finished an entire book about it. It’s called, Your Financial Revolution: The Power of STRATEGY , and it’s BRAND NEW.

I’m SO EXCITED to get this book in your hands!

Understanding how God works undercover using THE POWER OF STRATEGY is one of the single greatest keys to your success and victory in life.

It’s critical that you understand this if you want to capture the opportunities God has for you.

No more missing out on the great things God has for you!

Rooted in Faith for Everyday Moments

September 5, 2025
Reading Time 2 mins 56 secs – Take a moment and think about this: faith isn’t just for the mountaintop moments. It’s for Mondays. It’s for traffic jams, unexpected bills, and the times when you’re just trying to get through the week. God never designed faith to be complicated or out of reach. He designed it to be your everyday operating system. Faith Is for Today Sometimes, we picture faith as something we have to “muster up” for significant challenges, like praying for healing, believing for a miracle, or asking for a breakthrough in a crisis. And while faith absolutely applies to those moments, it’s also for the little ones. Faith is choosing to trust God with your attitude in a tough conversation. Faith is deciding to believe He’ll provide, even when your budget looks thin. Faith is remembering you’re never alone, even when you feel overlooked. Second Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) says, “ For we live by faith, not by sight. ” Notice it doesn’t say “visit by faith” or “use faith once in a while.” It says live. Faith was always meant to be your way of life. Small Steps, Strong Roots Faith doesn’t usually grow in leaps; it grows in steps. Little, steady decisions that put your trust in God day after day. Opening your Bible instead of scrolling on your phone first thing in the morning Speaking truth over yourself when your feelings want to run the show Praying before making a decision instead of relying only on logic These may not seem dramatic, but they lay a strong foundation. And just like a tree with deep roots, your faith will keep you standing strong when storms come. God Is Faithful, Even When Life Isn’t Here’s the best part: your faith doesn’t rest on your ability to figure everything out. It rests on God’s ability to be faithful. And He is. Always. When you feel shaky, remember this: God is steady. When you feel uncertain, remember this: His promises are sure. When you feel small, remember this: faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains. You don’t need giant faith for God to move. You just need real faith in a giant God. Faith That Shows Up in Action Faith isn’t just belief in your heart; it’s trust that shows up in your choices. James 2:17 says, faith without works is dead, which means faith comes alive when you act on it. That could look like forgiving when it’s hard, giving when it feels impossible, or stepping into an opportunity that scares you, but you know God is calling you to. Every time you take action in faith, you’re making a declaration: “God, I trust You more than my feelings, more than my circumstances, and more than what I see.” That kind of faith not only changes your life, but it also inspires others to believe. A Simple Prayer to Start With “Lord, thank You that faith isn’t complicated. Teach me to live by faith in the small things and the big things. I trust You with my today, my tomorrow, and every detail of my life. Strengthen my heart and remind me that You are faithful. In Jesus’s name, amen.” Take This with You Faith isn’t a moment. It’s a mindset. It’s not about pretending life is easy. It’s about trusting God, no matter what life looks like. Friend, you don’t need to wait for a crisis to practice faith. You can start today, right where you are, with whatever you’re carrying. Take a step. Speak His Word. Trust His heart. Because faith isn’t just for the extraordinary, it’s for the everyday. And your everyday is exactly where God loves to show up.

Everyday Healing: God Cares About the Little Things

By Gary Keesee • August 15, 2025
Reading Time 2 mins 49 secs – Okay, let’s take a breath. Not everything has to be heavy, and healing doesn’t have to feel impossible or mysterious. Sometimes, we just need to be reminded that God actually wants us to feel better. Yes, you included. God Cares About How You Feel We can get so used to pushing through that we forget God never designed us to live burned out, worn out, or always dealing with pain. Third John (NIV) 1:2b says, “ I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well .” God’s heart is not just that we survive life. His heart is that we thrive—spirit, soul, and body. That includes your sleep. That includes your energy. That includes your mind and your moods. Healing Isn’t Just for Emergencies Most of us wait to think about healing until something significant goes wrong. A diagnosis. A surgery. A crisis. However, healing is an integral part of your daily life as a believer. You don’t have to wait for something to fall apart to lean into God’s promises. It’s kind of like drinking water; your body needs it regularly, not just when you're dehydrated. The Word is the same. It brings strength, clarity, and peace to your health before the storm hits. You’re allowed to believe in a life where you’re not constantly recovering—you’re well. Small Shifts, Big Results Maybe you’ve been dealing with something for a while—nothing catastrophic, just something that lingers. A chronic ache. Fatigue. Brain fog. A stress habit that’s hard to shake. Can I encourage you? You don’t have to settle for “just getting by.” Start speaking life over your body. Make simple changes in faith; walk a little more, drink more water, eat a bit better, get quiet with God. Healing isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes, it happens gently. Daily. Gradually. The power of God isn’t always loud, but it’s always effective. The Best Kind of Doctor He doesn’t rush your appointment. He’s never stumped by your symptoms. And He doesn’t hand you a bill at the end. He simply says, “Come to Me.” Come tired. Come unsure. Come with your questions. And He’ll give you rest (Matthew 11:28). Yes, He heals in big, miraculous ways—but He also heals in little moments of laughter, sunlight, worship, and truth. Let’s Make This Simple Healing isn’t about performance. It’s about proximity—staying close to the Healer. So, take the pressure off today. You’re not failing if you’re still waiting. You’re not disqualified if you’ve had some doubts. You’re growing. You’re learning. And most of all, you’re loved. Let healing be a conversation you have with God, not a crisis you fear. Let it be part of your everyday life with Him, not just a 911 prayer when things feel scary. A Simple Prayer to Start With “Lord, thank You that You care about every part of me. You know when I’m tired, hurting, anxious, or overwhelmed. Thank You for being my Healer, not just in emergencies but in the everyday. I receive Your peace and Your promises. I speak life over my body and my mind today, in Jesus’s name. Amen.” Take This with You Healing doesn’t have to feel far away or hard to reach. It’s not reserved for the super spiritual or the desperate. It’s available, it’s real, and it’s for right now. You don’t have to make it complicated. Just take one step. Open the Word, talk to God, speak life over yourself, and trust that He’s working behind the scenes. You don’t have to live in survival mode. You were made for wholeness. And friend? You’re allowed to feel better.

Faith Walks Before It Sees

By Gary Keesee • July 14, 2025
Reading Time 3 mins 46 secs – Picture this. You’re standing at the edge of a foggy path that winds through a forest. You’ve never walked this path before. You can’t see more than a few feet ahead. There are no signs. No map. No flashlight. Just a still, quiet voice inside telling you to start walking. Would you? Most people wouldn’t. They’d wait until the fog clears. Until the way is visible. Until they feel “sure.” But that’s not how the Kingdom works. Friend, faith walks before it sees. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) tells us this plainly: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Not what we can see. Not what we understand. Not what’s guaranteed. Faith is walking when it feels like you’re walking blind, but you’re actually walking guided. Let’s talk about Abraham for a second. God said to him, “...Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you” (Genesis 12:1, NIV). God didn’t show Abraham the land first. He didn’t explain all the details. He didn’t promise a step-by-step plan. God simply said, “ Go, ” and Abraham went. He didn’t argue. He didn’t delay. He didn’t ask for the weather report or route details. He trusted the voice. He walked before he saw. And because of that one step, a generational promise was unlocked. Now, let’s fast forward to the New Testament, to the story found in Matthew 14. Jesus came walking on water in the middle of the night, and Peter saw Him. Peter said, “Lord, if it’s really You, tell me to come.” And Jesus said, “Come.” What did Peter do? He stepped out of the boat and onto the water. Pause and think about that. Peter walked on water—not because he had magic in his feet but because he trusted the One who called him forward. Peter walked before he saw. Yes, he started to sink when he looked at the waves, but before that, he did what no other human besides Jesus had done: he walked on water by faith. Friend, your boat might feel safer. It might feel familiar. But if God is calling you out of it, staying there is more dangerous than stepping forward. Let’s get real for a second. There are seasons when God will not show you the full picture, on purpose. Why? Because if He showed you everything, you’d try to control it instead of trusting Him with it. Faith is trusting His character when you can’t see His hand. It’s saying yes without having every answer. It’s building the ark before the rain comes. It’s marching around Jericho before the walls fall. It’s digging a ditch before there’s a drop of rain. That’s the Kingdom. Here’s what the Bible says: “For we live by faith, not by sight,” (2 Corinthians 5:7, NIV). That’s not a metaphor. That’s a lifestyle. You don’t wait until all your fear is gone to obey. You don’t wait until you’re certain to trust. It means you don’t wait until your finances line up perfectly to give. You walk before you see. Let’s look at one more example. In Acts 9, Saul, who later became Paul, was traveling to Damascus while persecuting Christians when, suddenly, a blinding light stopped him. Jesus spoke directly to him, and Saul was blinded. God then instructed a man named Ananias to go and pray for Saul and restore his sight. Ananias was hesitant because he knew Saul’s reputation for harming believers. Despite his doubts and without any guarantees, Ananias obeyed and went to Saul. He stepped out in faith before knowing the outcome. That single act of obedience set the stage for Paul’s powerful ministry and the writing of much of the New Testament. So, let me ask you… Where is God asking you to walk, before you see? To step into a calling that scares you? To give up something you’ve leaned on for security? To trust Him with your finances? To forgive someone you haven’t gotten an apology from? Whatever it is, I want you to hear this. You don’t have to see the outcome to take the next step. You don’t have to understand the entire path to move forward in obedience. Faith walks before it sees. That’s where the miracles are. That’s where the provision is. That’s where peace is waiting. Your comfort zone won’t get you there. But your obedience will. God doesn’t need your full understanding. He needs your full surrender. So today, let this be your reminder… You don’t have to feel brave. You just have to follow. Even in the fog. Even in the unknown. Even when it doesn’t make sense. Because God is already in the place He’s calling you to. He’s gone ahead. He’s prepared the way. He’s waiting at your next step. So, take it. Because faith? It always walks before it sees.