We also know from Scripture that Jesus and in the same vein, the Holy Spirit are not limited by physical action. Jesus chose to lay his hands on, to touch many of those he healed, but He also healed many times without contact, or even being in the same vicinity of the person Matthew Absolutely nothing restricts the power of God. The Creator who set the boundaries for the sea, spoke the heavens into existence and commanded life to begin with his Word, chose to offer a physical touch to His hurting, needy creation.
Jesus could have easily healed the masses with a whisper, but He chose at many times to bridge the gap between the human and divine, and embrace the opportunity to offer a comforting, tangible touch. Today, the laying on of hands is used symbolically in the church during prayer times, for healing petitions, for blessing before ministry, for encouragement, and for ordination the transition into leadership.
For example, when individuals or families are getting ready to head out of the country on missions, they will often be called to the front of the church for prayer.
In the same regard, requests are often made by church leadership for the laying on of hands in a prayer for healing. On a more practical level, the simple act of touching brings encouragement and assurance, and is a blessing to the person being prayed over. Husbands and wives touch each other in unity when they pray.
Prayer is equally effective, with or without the added practice of laying on of hands. However, in contrast, laying hands without prayer is fruitless.
The act can provide a memory marker for our human hearts that are wired to experience the world through touch. Think back to a time when someone prayed for you. Now think back to a time when someone prayed for you with the addition of laying on hands. According to Scripture, the answer is a resounding yes. Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God and of instruction about washings,the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
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