We're continuing our series "The Way" by exploring the gifts of healing and what it means to pray for the sick. In 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, Paul explains that spiritual gifts are given for the common good of the church, and healing is the only gift mentioned in plural form. We are the delivery system for God's healing gifts.The early church expected healing to be a normal part of gathered life. James 5 instructs believers to pray for the sick, anoint them with oil, and trust God for restoration. This expectation stands in contrast to two perspectives that hinder our prayer: cessationism (the belief that miraculous gifts ended with the apostles) and the idea that suffering is always God's tool for spiritual growth. While God can redeem our suffering, sickness was never part of His original design. We live in the tension of the "now and not yet" kingdom, where healing sometimes happens and sometimes doesn't, but we always pray with faith and expectation.Jesus demonstrated that healing was central to His ministry. Matthew 4:23-24 shows that He spent significant time healing every disease and sickness. When Jesus healed, He was revealing what reality looks like when God is in charge. He then commissioned His disciples to continue this work through the Holy Spirit's power.We can all pray for healing using a simple five-step model: locate someone who's sick, ask permission to pray, place a hand on their shoulder, pray simply in Jesus' name, ask for feedback, and repeat if needed. The goal is always to demonstrate God's love, whether physical healing occurs or not.URF WEBSITE: ➤ http://www.urfellowship.comSOCIALS: ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urfellowship/➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urfellowship