Why Are You Tolerating Sickness | Neresa Jones

In this powerful episode of *You're the Cure*, Dr. Ben Edwards welcomes Narisa Jones to discuss her transformative book, *Why Are You Tolerating Sickness?*, which confronts the deeply rooted belief that sickness is part of God's will. Drawing from her own harrowing journey—seven months pregnant and bedridden with severe neurological symptoms, including deafness and vision loss—Narisa reveals how a pivotal moment of spiritual revelation shifted her understanding. She shares how she once believed God was the author of her suffering, but through a deep dive into Scripture, particularly the Greek word *sozo* (meaning salvation, healing, deliverance, and wholeness), she discovered that healing is not a reward for performance but a divine inheritance rooted in identity. The conversation explores the biblical foundation for health, emphasizing that God's will was never for sickness—seen in Eden, in the Exodus, and in Jesus' healing ministry. Dr. Edwards and Narisa challenge listeners to move beyond religious performance and legalism, stressing that true healing flows from knowing God’s heart, His righteousness, and our position in Christ. They also address the fear that silences many ministers from preaching healing, and affirm that healing is not earned but received through grace. The episode closes with a call to renew the mind, reclaim identity, and walk in the freedom of God’s finished work—where health becomes the natural outflow of a life abiding in Christ. Key takeaways include: 1) Healing is not a reward but a birthright tied to our identity in Christ; 2) The word *sozo* encompasses healing, deliverance, and wholeness—not just forgiveness of sins; 3) God’s will for health is evident in Eden, the Exodus, and Jesus’ ministry; 4) Faith is not about our effort but a response to God’s already-done work; 5) The soul must be renewed before the body heals; 6) We are not called to fear the physical world but to rule over it through spiritual identity; 7) The enemy’s greatest lie is that we’re not worthy of healing; 8) True healing happens effortlessly when we live from our position in Christ, not our performance.