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USE OF ANOINTING OIL IN THE GOSPEL   MONDAY DECEMBER 4
TEXT: JAMES 5:14-16                                                                                                                      
Key verse: “And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him” James 5:15.
From our text for today and from the uniformed testimony of scripture, what brings healing to the one lying down on the bed of affliction is the use of the name of the Lord Jesus and prayer offered in faith on God's promises. Understand that the anointing oil in use over the sick does not represent the presence of the Holy Spirit, since the Spirit Himself is now with us and in believers. What then is the place of the oil? Apart from its soothing effect, we may understand that when oil is massaged on the afflicted man through the loving hands of the elders in physical touches, his heart and mind receive the communication of brotherly love and care. Thus he is comforted and energized in his inner man. This condition of heart may assist his faith for his desired healing and miracle. This explanation may serve for the oil recommended. This passage is the only one in the New Testament that recommends the use of anointing oil and restricts its use to the sick, the critically sick, as we can see. In such circumstance the sick or their loved ones should call for or send for the elders to come to where the sick one is bedridden. The elders should come and pray so that the Lord would raise him up, heal him of his critical condition and give him strength to rise and go about his normal duty. The elders who are called upon are coming to do their part and God will do His part. (a) The elders should pray over him. (b) The elders should anoint him with oil. (c) The elders should minister to him in the name of the Lord Jesus. (d) The elders should pray the prayer of faith over him to save him. (e) The Lord shall raise him up, heal him, energize him, and make him rise up from the bed of affliction. (f) His sins, if he has committed any, shall be forgiven. The use of anointing oil on the sick is optional, Apostle Peter administered healing to a bedridden man, named Aeneas without anointing him with oil. Acts 9:32-35. And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord. Aeneas was in a condition that would have warranted the use of anointing oil, but Apostle Peter did not use it.
Thought for the day: There is power in the name of Jesus
Song for the day: Coming down down dawn 2x the spirit of the Lord is coming down, there is victory…

Bible Reading for the day: Daniel 3-4; 1 John 3
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