James 5 - pray for healing

Part of Jesus' mission, during his incarnation, was to bring healing to people - spiritual healing, forgiveness, physical healing, emotional and social healing. Jesus continues his healing ministry today, sometimes in miraculous ways, sometimes in more 'normal' ways such as through medical professions. Ultimately, all who believe in Jesus will receive healing by being 'raised up' to new life after death, where there is no more disease or mourning or crying or pain.
When we pray for healing, we do not manipulate God. It's not our faith or our pious prayers that have great power - we simply put ourselves into the gracious hands of Jesus and ask him to do what is good for us.
This sermon was preached at Lakeside College, Pakenham on Sunday 27th September 2015.
Enjoy!