Heal the sick

1 June 2012      

   

James 5:15 And the prayer of faith will cure the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up. And if he has committed sins, it will be forgiven him.

This coming weekend I will be in Carletonville, and I will be teaching and equipping the local congregation in the healing ministry. Also on Saturday morning I will have the privilege of speaking to the local presbytery about the work of the healing ministry and its importance in the Gospel message. The urgency of the work cannot be understated and we need to be more forceful in proclaiming the Gospel.

Having had surgery and a deep vein thrombosis, followed by physiotherapy, and then still having to face to go back to hospital, I understand in a small way how many thousands of people feel and have to face each day. Listening in waiting rooms to the stories of others and their deep needs, who is there that will bring them hope? So many people today have to face situations, often alone and isolated, who will bring them the good news, that God loves them and cares? Every Christian has the obligation to care for the sick, not just our family but also the sick and hurting stranger.

Be encouraged today to care for the sick.

 

David

 

Point to ponder: We are all called to heal the sick.

 

Question to consider: Are you involved in a healing ministry?