THE SUBJECT OF AUTHORITY TO HEAL
Christ’s healthcare plan.
The subject of “authority” and health is one that affects every living person on the planet today, . Here in the 21st Century, various government agencies regulate “health” and operate under laws and regulations as to just who has the authority to practice healing. This would include the World Health Organization (WHO) internationally, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States. “Health” of course is generally defined today as “practicing medicine,” and the authority given by government to “practice medicine” is tightly controlled through government licensing. Someone not licensed, or using unapproved products for healing, face arrest and imprisonment. A similar situation existed during the First Century. Jesus and his disciples did not follow the laws set forth by the government body of their day, and their system of healing was far superior. The most prevalent threat against their authority, however, was probably the authority to heal and declare people “well” or “cured.” This authority was given to the priests under the law written by Moses.
OPPOSING THE AUTHORITY OF TODAY’S MEDICAL SYSTEM
The current healthcare system is not a “healthcare” system at all, but a “medical” system designed to bring great profit to the pharmaceutical companies and others who profit from treating sick people.
To oppose the authority of today’s medical system and their approved cures is to risk punishment and even imprisonment.
If enough people started exercising the authority of Jesus to see cures without having to pay for medical care, it would threaten their business, and opposition would be just as fierce as it was during the days of Jesus and the early disciples.
The Authority to Heal Today
Jesus left his authority to heal with his disciples. After his resurrection and appearances with the disciples, one of the last words uttered by him before his ascension into heaven was:
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (Matthew 28:18)
The apostle James, the brother of Jesus, wrote about the implementation of this new healthcare system, which is still valid today:
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the congregation to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. (James 5:14-16)
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