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Is There Still Healing?
Pain.
Sickness.
Weakness.
Suffering.
We know them well.
But the Church is not left without hope.
What Do We Believe About Healing?
“We believe in the biblical doctrine of divine healing and urge our people to offer the prayer of faith for the healing of the sick.”— Church of the Nazarene Manual, Paragraph 14
Healing is not just a wish.It’s a doctrine.It’s in the Bible.It’s in the heart of God.We believe:
- God heals
- Healing is biblical
- Prayer matters
James tells us:“Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them… The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well.”— James 5:14-15
What Should We Do When the Sick Suffer?
“…urge our people to offer the prayer of faith for the healing of the sick.”— Church of the Nazarene Manual, Paragraph 14
We are not passive.We pray.We believe.We hope.God hears.God heals.From Naaman’s cleansing (2 Kings 5:1–19)to Jesus’ miracles (Matthew 4:23–24)to apostolic power (Acts 5:12–16) —healing flows through Scripture like a river of mercy.
What About Doctors?
“We also believe God heals through the means of medical science.”— Church of the Nazarene Manual, Paragraph 14
We do not reject medicine.We do not fear science.We affirm:
- God works through prayer.
- God works through people.
- God works through knowledge.
The healer may wear a robeor a white coat —but God is still the Healer.
God Is Not Silent in Our Suffering.Sometimes He speaks by removing the pain.Sometimes by redeeming it.Sometimes by sustaining us through it.Paul knew this:
“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’”— 2 Corinthians 12:8–9
God Still Heals.Sometimes instantly.Sometimes gradually.Sometimes eternally.But always lovingly.Always wisely.Always for His glory.
Key Scriptures to Reflect On:
- Psalm 103:1–5 – He heals all your diseases
- Matthew 9:18–35 – Jesus raises the dead and heals the multitudes
- Acts 9:32–42 – Peter raises Tabitha; Aeneas is healed
- James 5:13–16 – Call the elders, pray in faith
We pray.
We trust.
We give thanks whether He heals today or sustains us until tomorrow.
Because the Church believes in divine healing and the Healer is Jesus.
