“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name…they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover” (Mark 16:15,17-18).
Jesus listed several signs that are to follow those who believe in Him. One important sign is that “they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” This sign is not just for preachers. It’s for all believers.
Some say, “Well, I don’t know why God never uses me that way.” I made the mistake of thinking that one time. I read that Scripture and thought, boy, I don’t know why God never uses me to heal anyone. He never works through me through the laying on of hands to heal the sick.
But then I got quiet for a minute down on the inside. (You know, if you’ll get quiet, you’ll receive some answers!) All of a sudden, I heard this: How many people have you laid hands on recently?
Well, that woke me up. I started laying hands on people, and guess what? They got healed!
If we’ll just be obedient to the Word, it will work. We don’t have to wonder why God never uses us. As we start laying hands on the sick, He will! It’s up to us. It’s our job. Healing the sick is part of the Gospel, and we’re to take the Gospel into all the world!
I’m a believer, so I expect signs to follow
me according to the Word. When I lay hands
on the sick, they are healed. God’s Word
works in me, for me and through me!
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
For over 40 years, Pastors Mark and Janet Brazee have traveled throughout the world sharing the Word of God and the Spirit of God. Together they've shared the powerful truths of faith and healing in more than 50 nations.
Today Mark and Janet pastor World Outreach Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they base their ongoing outreach to the world. The Brazees still travel as the Lord leads, and they are raising up a congregation who share their passion to reach Tulsa and the world.