The Unseen Key to Healing: How Forgiveness Unlocks Your Supernatural Breakthrough
Hello friends, Conrad here from ConradRocks.Net. Welcome back to a space where we dig deeper and go higher in our spiritual walk. Today, I want to share something that has been profoundly weighing on my heart, a topic that I believe holds a critical key to the health, freedom, and supernatural life God intends for us. It’s the powerful, and often overlooked, connection between unforgiveness and sickness.
Many of you will remember my good friend and brother in Christ, Garry Nesbit, from some of our previous conversations. Garry, Susan, and I have spent time on the front lines, ministering on the streets, in hospitals, and wherever the Spirit led us. In that time, I’ve been a firsthand witness to the incredible healing power of Jesus. But one of the most consistent and powerful revelations that Garry operates in is his understanding of the sin-sickness correlation, specifically as it relates to forgiveness. After a recent, powerful interview with him, I felt compelled to expand on this prophetic message for all of you. This isn’t just a summary of our talk; it’s an invitation to go deeper into a spiritual principle that could radically change your life.
The Missing Piece of the Puzzle: When Healing Doesn't Manifest
As believers, we stand on the promise of the Atonement. We know that by His stripes, we are healed. We believe in the Great Exchange—Jesus took our sin, our sickness, our disease, and our pain upon Himself at the cross, and in return, offered us His righteousness and His divine health. Yet, if we are honest, many of us have prayed for healing—for ourselves or for others—and have seen scattered or inconsistent results. We’ve asked ourselves, “Why isn’t it working? Is it not God’s will?” This can lead to confusion, disappointment, and a crisis of faith.
For years, Garry experienced this same frustration. He prayed for countless people and saw only occasional results. It was a puzzle with a missing piece. That missing piece, as the Holy Spirit illuminated to him, was the profound spiritual law laid out by Jesus in Matthew, chapter 18.
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: More Than a Moral Story
Let’s dive into the scripture that unlocked this revelation. In Matthew 18:21-35, Peter asks Jesus how often he should forgive his brother, and Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving servant. A king forgives a servant of an insurmountable debt, a debt so large it would be impossible to repay. This act of grace saves the servant and his entire family from being sold into slavery. You would think this man, having received such incredible mercy, would be overflowing with gratitude and a merciful spirit himself.
But what does he do? He immediately finds a fellow servant who owes him a tiny, insignificant amount in comparison and, when the man can't pay, he has him thrown into prison. The other servants, seeing this injustice, report it to the king. And this is where the critical lesson lies. The king becomes “wroth” (a word for deep, righteous anger) and says to the servant: “O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?” (Matthew 18:32-33, KJV)
Then comes the verse that is the key to this entire spiritual dynamic: “And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.” (Matthew 18:34, KJV). Jesus concludes by saying, “So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.” (Matthew 18:35, KJV).
Who Are "The Tormentors"?
This isn't just symbolic language. Garry explained, and I have come to see through scripture and experience, that these “tormentors” are demonic spirits. What do they do? They inflict torment. When you research the meaning, it translates to mental anguish and chronic physical pain. This is a spiritual law. When we, who have been forgiven the infinite debt of our sin by the blood of Jesus, refuse to forgive the comparatively tiny debts others owe us, we are telling God that our judgment is superior to His. This prideful act revokes the protection our forgiveness in Christ affords us and gives the enemy a legal right to afflict us. Our unforgiveness literally opens a door for the tormentors to come in and wreak havoc on our minds and bodies. Suddenly, conditions like chronic arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraines, back pain, and mental oppression have a spiritual root we may not have considered.
My Personal Reflection: The Subtle Poison of a Grudge
Hearing Garry articulate this so clearly forced me to look at my own life. I am passionate about the prophetic and the supernatural, and I strive to walk in love. But have I always walked in perfect forgiveness? Absolutely not. I can recall a time when I was betrayed in a business dealing. The injustice of it burned in my mind. I didn’t think of it as a major sin; I felt justified in my anger. I wouldn't have said I "hated" the person, but I rehearsed the wrong in my mind. I played out arguments. I felt that jolt of bitterness whenever their name came up.
During that same period, I was dealing with persistent tension headaches and a sense of spiritual dryness. My prayers felt like they were hitting the ceiling. I was ministering to others, but I felt a lack of power and a heaviness I couldn’t shake. It was only when confronted with this very teaching that I allowed the Holy Spirit to search my heart. He gently showed me that this "justified" anger was, in fact, unforgiveness. It was a spiritual blockage.
I had to make a conscious choice. I went into my prayer room and spoke it out loud: “Father, I have been holding this grudge against this person. I thought I was right, but I was wrong. You forgave me of everything, and I choose right now, as an act of my will, to forgive them completely. I release them from the debt they owe me. I release the situation to you.” The moment I did that, it felt like a physical weight lifted off my shoulders. Over the next few days, the headaches subsided, and my spiritual clarity returned. I had closed a door to the enemy that I didn't even realize I had opened.
The Litmus Test for Healing: Uncovering the Hidden Root
This is precisely what Garry does in his ministry on the streets. When someone comes to him with a physical ailment, before he even prays for their healing, he asks a simple question: "Is there anyone you have unforgiveness towards? Are you mad at anybody?"
As he shared, the initial response is often, “Oh no, I love everybody.” But the pain in their body is like smoke from a fire. The Bible says in Proverbs 26:2, “a curse causeless shall not come.” There is a reason. So, Garry will gently press, or simply ask the person to pray with him and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any hidden unforgiveness. And 100% of the time, if there is a root of bitterness, the Holy Spirit, in His love and desire for us to be healed, will bring a face or a situation to their mind. Their expression changes. “Oh… I forgot about that.”
Once that hidden sin is brought into the light and confessed, and forgiveness is verbally released, the healing often manifests instantly, sometimes even before a prayer for healing is even uttered. Why? Because the legal right of the tormenting spirit has been revoked. The spiritual blockage is gone, and the healing power of Jesus that was always available can now flow freely. Faith works by love (Galatians 5:6), and unforgiveness is the absolute opposite of love.
Testimonies from the Front Lines
The proof, as they say, is in the pudding. Garry is not just teaching a theory; he is seeing consistent, supernatural results. I want to share one of the most powerful testimonies he told me, which I was able to link to on his Facebook page. It’s the story of a woman in a liquor store parking lot. She was suffering from the effects of a stroke; the entire left side of her body was paralyzed and simultaneously felt like it was on fire. She couldn't feel touch, only a constant, burning pain. She was self-medicating with alcohol just to cope.
Garry asked her the question. She immediately confessed, “I hate my ex-boyfriend. I want to kill him.” She explained that he had knowingly given her HIV and never told her. This is not a small offense. This is a deep, horrific betrayal. By the world's standards, her hatred was completely justified. But the Kingdom of God operates on a higher law. Garry explained the principle of forgiveness from Matthew 18, and in her desperation for relief, she agreed. She verbally prayed, “I forgive him for what he did to me.”
The moment she spoke those words, a supernatural deliverance began. Her body started to flail as she sat in the truck. She stood up, and a demonic voice screamed out of her, “Fight me! Fight me now!” It was the tormentor, trying to intimidate Garry as its legal right was being stripped away. But Garry stood his ground in the authority of Jesus. The demon left. Immediately, the woman started screaming, “I’m healed! The pain is gone!” She began running and leaping all over the parking lot, completely delivered, feeling restored to her body for the first time in years. This is the power of forgiveness. It’s not just an emotional exercise; it’s an act of spiritual warfare that sets captives free.
Walking in Divine Health: A Lifestyle of Forgiveness
So, does this mean if we walk in forgiveness, we will never be tempted with sickness again? Not at all. The devil will always try to throw symptoms and pains at us. The difference is whether those symptoms have a legal hook to stay. When your heart is clean, and you are walking in love and forgiveness, you can stand on God’s Word and command that pain to leave in the name of Jesus with authority, knowing there is no open door for it in your life.
This is a daily walk. Garry shared how even he and his wife, Nancy, have to be vigilant. The enemy knows their calling and constantly tries to sow discord between them. It’s in the small, daily irritations and disagreements that unforgiveness can take root. They have learned to deal with issues immediately, to not let the sun go down on their anger (Ephesians 4:26), because they understand the spiritual principle at stake. They are guarding their anointing and their health by walking in love.
Conclusion: Your Invitation to Freedom
This message is not one of condemnation, but of liberation. It is not popular because it confronts our desire to feel justified in our anger. It calls us to a higher standard, the standard of Christ Himself, who, while hanging on the cross, said, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34, KJV).
The truth is, many in the church are sick and suffering because they are holding onto bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness. Pastors are often afraid to preach this hard truth for fear of offending people and losing members. But it is the truth that sets us free. Unforgiveness is a poison you drink, hoping the other person will die.
I want to close with the prayer Garry prayed during our interview, and I extend it to you now. If this message has resonated with you, if the Holy Spirit is bringing a face or a situation to your mind, I urge you not to ignore it. This could be the key to the breakthrough you’ve been praying for.
Let’s Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for Your Word and for Your mercy. We cry Abba, Father. Lord, I pray for everyone reading this, that you would give them divine wisdom, that you would illuminate and highlight to their minds any sin of unforgiveness they are holding onto. Help us to repent, to turn away from it, so that we can receive all that You have for us. Father, show us the doors we have opened to the enemy, so we can close them, cry out for Your mercy, and kick the devil out. I pray that as people release forgiveness from their hearts, they will see healing manifest in their bodies and the scales fall from their eyes. We give you all the glory, honor, and praise for what you are doing. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
Take Action Now
Don't let this just be another article you read. Take it to heart. Who do you need to forgive today? It doesn’t matter how big or small the offense was. Do it as an act of obedience to God and for the sake of your own freedom and healing.
I would love to hear from you. Have you experienced the connection between forgiveness and healing in your own life? Share your story in the comments below to encourage others. Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on social media so we can continue to dig deeper and go higher together. And as always, check out the links in the show notes to see the powerful video testimonies on Garry Nesbit's Facebook page.
Until next time, God bless you, and thank you for being a part of my life.
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