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

Beloved, in conclusion of our theme from the “Principles of the Doctrine of Christ” series, entitled “Laying on of Hands” – God showed Paul in a vision a man coming in and “putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight” (Acts 9:12). Paul had been blinded by the illuminate presence of the Lord (Acts 9:3-5). When Ananias (the man Paul had seen in the vision) entered into the house where Paul was, he put his hands on him. Immediately, Paul received his sight and was “filled with the Holy Ghost” (Acts 9:17-18). Beloved, this shows us the power of ordained vessels like Ananias in “laying on hands.” When someone lays hands on you in accordance with God’s will, you will receive both spiritual blessings (such as the Holy Spirit) and natural blessings of “sight.” Remember, Paul needed his sight in order to travel on his three recorded missionary journeys. So, through the ¬hands of Ananias, the man of God, Paul received manifested blessings. This means that if you want a financial blessing, you should let the man of God pray over your checkbook, etc.

Precious Ones, this is why the “Laying on of Hands” was a common practice in the early church. Because of what happened to Paul, Goad was able to work special miracles by the “hands” of Paul (Acts 19:11). For example, “From [Paul’s] body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases…and the evil spirits [left] them” (Acts 19:12). Beloved, men today have counterfeited this power and transposed it into a marketing success for selfish monetary gain! Nevertheless, please understand that the scripture documents the ability of the man of God to transfer the anointing to an item by placing his hands it. The anointing is then transferred to anyone who touches the item, resulting in a blessing!

Chosen Ones, again we learn from scripture that after Paul was delivered from the serpent’s bite, he had the ability to “lay his hands” on the “the father of Publius [who] lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux [swelling due to his disease]…and healed him” (Acts 28:8). In conclusion, Beloved, we need to pray that God will give this generation the wisdom and true understanding of the concept of “laying on of hands.” I pray that you have studied this series and that it serves as a blessing to your scriptural library. When God chooses to show signs, wonders, and miracles, He often does this through ordained “hands.” This was very evident in the early church. “By [the] hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people” (Acts 5:12). As your Pastor, I would be delighted to “lay hands” on anything you desire to be blessed.

I will write from a new theme next week.

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

Pastor William L. Mc Coy