Do you want to see your leaders grow spiritually and move in the Power of God? Then teach them how to pray for the sick as Jesus did. Believing in faith that God will heal them and leaving the results in His hands.
One day Jesus called together his twelve apostles and gave them power and authority to cast out demons and to heal all diseases. Then he sent them out to tell everyone about the coming of the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. (Luke 9:1-2)
It's part of the Great Commission.
They will be able to place their hands on the sick and heal them." Mark 16:18 b
It's good stewardship. When we pray for others- our spiritual gifts are activated, we become more sensitive to the healing work of the Holy Spirit and the Power of God.
Here are a few more benefits to your leaders when they pray for the sick: their faith increases, their belief in the Word and Power of God increases, they're encouraged, it's training them, it provides evangelistic opportunities for them, it's personal ministry, it helps them lead balanced lives, it's compassionate, it's a serving opportunity and it's Kingdom building...
You never know, It may even increase the attendance. Nothing brings crowds together more quickly than a good "Healing Service".
A vast crowd brought Him the lame, blind, crippled, mute, and many others with physical difficulties, and they laid them before Jesus. And he healed them all. (Matt 15:30)
The Kingdom of God is advancing. Let's make sure that our leaders are fully equipped to serve in it.
