Gifts of Healings
You scored high on “gifts of healings;” it’s one of your primary supernatural orientations (S.O.). The supernatural orientations are based on the list of spiritual gifts or “graces” (charisma) found in 1 Corinthians 12: 8-10. This survey may describe what you already know, or it may help you understand a gift you operate in but weren’t aware it was a spiritual gift or supernatural orientation. For example, you might function in the gifts of healings but didn’t realize it until now.
Definition
This spiritual gift “gifts of healings” is found in 1 Cor. 12:9 and is translated from the Greek word: charisma iama. It is the God-given ability to bring or release healing to a person in their body, emotions, or soul. Note that “gifts” is plural and “healings” is plural, indicating various kinds of healings. Often, people with this gift tend to see greater healing power released for some kinds of diseases than others, but the gifts are plural and one should not place limits on them.
Function and Impact
This gift is the manifestation of the future blessings of heaven to bring healing to hurting individuals. This is a breaking in of the future resurrection and reversing part of the curse of death. This gift is normally given to a believer for the sick or injured person and is imparted to them through the laying on of hands. However, this healing can come in many other ways, such as a prayer of command, a point of contact and can even be received by the sick person directly from God.
Some times, healings do not take place instantly, but rather over time. The validity of the healing is not determined by the amount of time it takes, rather by its occurrence.
There are often other factors at work that influence healing. Is the person harboring unforgiveness? Is the person doing things that are harmful? If someone drinks too much, the liver will be damaged. God can heal it, but if the person doesn’t stop, problems will reoccur. Is there influence from occult practices? Is there other deception or demonic influence in the person’s life? Medical science has proven that the mind affects the body. Emotional illness and worry and stress can cause or accelerate physical illness. Healing can be complicated and frustrating, but don’t let that stop you. Remember that Jesus gave us all authority on earth and He commanded us to heal the sick
Faith almost always plays an important role in the gift of healing but the faith can be either in the sick person (Luke 4:48), the prayer minister (Mark 6:5) or even in the sick person’s friends (Mark 2:4-5). This faith is often activated by a word of knowledge or prophetic word. This gift can also release healing into the wounded soul (Luke 4:18) and is often associated with the eradication of demonic power (Acts 10:48) Inner healing is a process in which the Holy Spirit brings forgiveness of sins and emotional renewal to people suffering from damaged minds, wills, and emotions.
Biblical Example
Phillip boldly preached the good news and the Lord supported his words with a demonstration of power. “...and many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed. So there was much rejoicing in that city.” (Acts 8:6-8)
Jesus’ healed people everywhere he went. Everyone who came to Jesus received healing. “...the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.” (Matt. 11:5)
Paul laid his hands and healed a man named Publius, which led to a whole island being changed. “After this had happened, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases were coming to him and getting cured.” (Acts 28:8-10)
How to Grow in This Gift
This gift requires a lot of faith and faith is spelled RISK. Pray for a thousand people who need healing (physically, emotionally and spiritually), and you will learn as you step out and try that the more you do, the more healing you will see. Most people will receive grace and will appreciate your love and effort, even if they don’t get instantly healed.