Principles of the Doctrine of Christ: Laying on of Hands (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “Laying on of Hands,” from our “Principles of the Doctrine of Christ” series – the Bible teaches us that the “woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years” was healed when Jesus “laid his hands on her.” Jesus had said to her, “Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity” (Luke 13:11-13). Yet, she was not healed until He “laid his hands” on her. Beloved, there are many people today who have not been touched by Jesus’ “two hands” – His “spiritual hands.” They may have felt His presence in the room or around them, but they have not been touched until they receive healing results by the Holy Ghost – healings of the body, mind, soul, and spirit. Beloved, unless Jesus can “touch” you, then you haven’t experienced His true power. Make no mistake about it – the prescription that Jesus said must be fulfilled for recovery from sickness is “laying on of ordained hands.” Jesus said, “They [the disciples, the ordained ones] shall…lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover” (Mark 16:18).

Precious Ones, we find the disciples of Jesus Christ practiced the “laying of hands” on individuals all through the Book of the Acts of the Holy Spirit. For example, scripture records that the disciples, in consecrating certain men for special service in the church, “when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them” (Acts 6:5-6). “When they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.” This was done after “the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them” (Acts 13:2-3 – by the way, this was our Sunday school lesson 4 weeks ago). This teaches us that the Spirit advocates the practice of “ordination” even when the Lord calls us. In other words, Beloved, there may be some of you who the Lord has called to “lay hands” on others, but He has not “ordained” your calling yet. Don’t be impatient. Wait on your “ordination”! God knows when He wants to use you!

Chosen Ones, Paul taught us that the true gift of prophecy was given by the “laying on of hands.” Thus, it is important that this area of ministry must be conducted in the correct manner. Someone whose spirit is not right can ruin potential warriors in the Kingdom of God by “laying wicked hands” on them and transferring their wicked spirit to them. Their prophecies will not come to pass, causing people to doubt the existence of God! As Paul taught Timothy, “Neglect not the gift [Timothy’s gift was prophecy] that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy [see, told you!], with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery” (I Timothy 4:14). I would have the wrong spirit today if someone who was not of God had “laid hands” on me to minister!

I will write more later. Until then, know this…

I love you all SO very much.
In His love,

Pastor William L. McCoy