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Being More Like Jesus Mar 14 2010
"Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness." - Matthew 9:35
One of the things that troubles me about evangelical, Bible-believing churches is the total neglect of one important aspect of Jesus' ministry - healing. Why does this happen? Well, many Christians see exaggerated claims of supernatural healing in some charismatic or Pentecostal churches. Others see charlatan faith-healers on TV and say, "We don't want to be involved with anything like that!" And sadly, in reaction against that, some Christians put their major trust for healing with medical science. They forget that doctors have never healed anyone! Doctors may enhance the healing process with the treatment they provide to patients, but only God can heal. Jesus went about teaching, preaching and healing and if the church, the Body of Christ, is to be like Jesus in spirit and character and mission we need to do the same. How?
1) Pray for the sick through prayer meetings, prayer chains, and prayer ministries.
2) Have spiritual leaders like elders and ministers pray for the sick by laying hands on them in private or in worship. (James 5:13-16)
3) Ministry of presence: The Body of Christ (not just paid ministerial staff) is to reach out to the sick with love and compassion and encouragement.
If the church is going to be more and more like Jesus - let's not forget the ministry of healing along with sound teaching and gospel preaching.
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Yes, report it NevermindI like it Pastor,let's do it at JF, we all need to be healed in many ways. Thanks you for your message :)
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Yes, report it NevermindYou wrote: Well, many Christians see exaggerated claims of supernatural healing in some charismatic or Pentecostal churches.
This is my second time on your website and the first daily devotion i received from you. Sorry, but i take offense at the above comment. It seems to be poking jabs at the Charismatic and Pentecostal movements, of which i have been a member all of my life. I do recognize you said "some charismatic and Pentecostal churches". I have never seen exaggerated claims of healing in our local churches, conferences etc. I was healed from a 100% fatal liver disease, which was almost 40 years ago. God has healed me of many other problems in my life. Perhaps the reason some poke at the Pentecostals is because we stress prayer for the sick very strongly, always have, and it is not new to us. It appears you also are a strong believer in the ministry of healing and that is great.
Perhaps this is just an oversight of word usage, i hope so.
God Bless your efforts with the daily devotions.