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

Beloved, in continuance of our theme from the “Principles of the Doctrine of Christ” series, entitled “Laying on of Hands” – it is evident that people expected hands to be laid on them for healing (see II Kings 5:11 and Matthew 9:18). Remember, Naaman thought that Elijah would “strike his hand over” him and heal him. Also, remember when a “certain ruler…worshipped” Jesus and asked Him to heal his “dead…daughter” by “lay[ing his] hand upon her.” Even in Jesus’ own country, “He could there do no mighty work, save [except] that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them” (Mark 6:5). What we are learning so far, Beloved, is that the “laying on of hands” was vital in the eyes of biblical saints in order to transfer the Power of God.

Precious Ones, in the scriptures, if you did not have the power to touch and heal, you were considered a hypocrite or an impostor pretending to be a vessel used by God! Beloved, I believe that the saints had a right to feel this way; otherwise Jesus would not have supported their conviction! Jesus’ testimony concerning the success rate when “laying on of hands” was this – “all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them” (Luke 4:40). Beloved, this should be the testimony of anyone who is ordained by God to “lay their hands” on you. When God inspires one to “lay hands” on someone, positive results will be achieved every time!

Chosen Ones, to God be the glory, but every time I have “laid my hands” on someone, through the help of the Holy Spirit, I have always seen results. For example, after Prayer Service on February 5, Sister Toni Bennett’s brother, Herve (who was recently baptized here at Anointed Harvest) asked me if I would pray for his foot that he broke while playing basketball. Then, when I went to pray for Mother Lewis (Sister Toni’s mother) at their home, Brother Herve said, “My foot feels better, Pastor.” Again, Beloved, I emphasize that all the glory goes to the Lord. However, you must understand that when ordained vessels (such as your Pastor) “lay their hands” on you, you will see results. Therefore, don’t waste your time allowing un-ordained vessels to “lay hands” on you!

Children of God, it’s all about ordinance when it comes to the “laying on of hands.” I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, I leave you with the biblical opinion concerning ordained “laying on of hands.” “Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders [pastors] of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him” (James 5:14-15).

All of you are the wind beneath my wings.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy