Is
any one of you sick? If so, call the elders to have them anoint you with oil in
the name of the Lord, God, and then pray over you together. Faithful, believing
prayers will heal the sick; the Lord will heal. If they have sinned He will
forgive. So, confess to each other and then pray for each other, so you all may
be healed. The prayers of one who lives in close relationship with God are
strong medicine. (James 5:14-16)
The author of James paints a colorful
picture of a community of faith that depends not only upon the Lord, but upon
each other as they relate to God together in community. Sharing in the burdens
of sin and its effects on the fragile, valuable lives of brothers and sisters
in Christ is God’s expectation for His children. The pride that will tempt you
to feel that you must be a perfect role model, free from temptation and error,
is not from God. While you may not confess every stray thought to everyone of
your people, you need strong, faithful partners for accountability and help.
Who
are your partners in the work? Are you looking for those God will lead your way
to help in the work? The Lord will lead you to the community of confession and
prayer and healing He has prepared for you if you will ask Him to do so.
Look for your partners as you follow Jesus
each day.
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