James reminds us that the Christian life is not to be lived alone. Our hope is not in earthly healing, but in spiritual healing and eternity to come. God will raise us up with new bodies after our souls depart from this world.
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But one day, we will be free from all sin, sickness, emotional stress, and death. He may choose to heal our physical bodies on earth, or He may choose to let his glory be displayed in our suffering. He offers us spiritual healing, forgiveness of our sins. God offers us something so much greater than physical healing. Yet the Father willed for Jesus to suffer and die a brutal death so that we might be forgiven of our sin. Even Jesus Christ, the God-man, asked the Father three times to take away His suffering ( Matt. Instead, God supplied Paul with His all-sufficient grace, so that Paul would learn to boast in his weaknesses as he depended on God ( 2 Cor. The apostle Paul, a man of great faith, pleaded with the Lord three times for the thorn in his flesh to be removed. Does the prayer of faith promise healing?Īt first glance, verse 15 looks like God promises healing to the one who has prayed in faith: “And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up.” But we know that other passages of Scripture, such as 2 Corinthians 12:7–9, prove otherwise. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thess. Whether we’re walking through hills or valleys, we are to remain dependent on the Lord. We’re instructed to call the elders of the church to pray over us and anoint us with oil when we’re sick. We’re to sing praise when we’re cheerful. James exhorts us to pray all the time! We’re to pray when we’re suffering. Are we really promised healing if we just have enough faith to believe? Or could God be talking about healing in eternity, when we’re finally free of all sin, disease, and sadness? What is God trying to tell us through this important passage on prayer? Here are a few questions and main points we can understand about prayer from this passage. The prayer of faith in James 5:13–20 is a powerful, and often misunderstood, passage. And I desperately needed God’s wisdom to guide me. I realized this wasn’t going to be a quick conversation. My mind flooded with questions and concerns, as my heart began to beat faster. “James 5:15 tells us ‘the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick.’”
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“They just didn’t know how to receive the healing,” my friend said matter-of-factly. “But what about people who die of cancer, even after much prayer? What about those who are not healed after a tragic accident?” I protested. We sat together in a small room, the winter sun streaming through the windows, holding steaming cups of tea. “I believe that it’s always God’s will to heal,” my friend stated earnestly.
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