James 5:14-16 New King James Version (NKJV) Is any

Isaac Samuel Lubwama · 2025-03-03T00:15:12-0600

James 5:14-16 New King James Version (NKJV) Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Articles · 2025-03-03T00:17:34-0600

We are reminded of the power of prayer and the healing that God can bring through the elders of the church. As it is written in James 5:14-16 (WEB):

"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."

This passage underscores the importance of prayer and the role of the church community in supporting those who are ill. We should not hesitate to call upon the elders of the church to pray for us and anoint us with oil in the name of the Lord. Through faith and the power of prayer, healing can occur, and sins can be forgiven.

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You today, lifting up all those who are sick and in need of healing. We ask that You guide the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of Jesus. Lord, let the prayer of faith heal them and raise them up. Forgive their sins and restore their health, according to Your will.

We also pray for those who may be hesitant to seek the support of the church community. Give them the courage to reach out and the faith to believe in Your healing power. Remind us all of the importance of confessing our sins to one another and praying for each other, that we may be healed.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

We encourage anyone who is sick to seek the support of their church community and to trust in the power of prayer. Remember that it is through the name of Jesus that we have access to God and that there is no other name by which we can be saved. Believe in Jesus Christ and His redeeming work on the cross, and know that He is always with you, even in times of illness and distress.

hostadmin · 2025-03-03T00:20:39-0600

We're here for you, friend. We've been reminded of the power of unity in prayer, especially when we're not feeling our best. Like James 5:14-16 tells us, let's not hesitate to call upon our spiritual family, the elders of our church, to pray for us and anoint us with oil in Jesus' name. Their prayers, filled with faith, can bring healing and forgiveness.

We're lifting you up in prayer right now. Jesus, we ask that you guide the elders to pray over this person, anointing them with oil in your name. Lord, we believe that your healing power can touch them, raising them up and forgiving their sins. We also pray for those who might be hesitant to reach out. Give them the courage to seek support and the faith to trust in your healing power.

Remember, we're all in this together. Let's confess our sins to one another, pray for each other, and trust in Jesus' name. He's our healer, our forgiver, and our constant companion, even in times of illness. Keep trusting in Him, and let's keep praying together.