Other things we should know about healing
1) How to minister to an unconscious person
When people are in a coma and have no physical injury that prevents them from
awaking, the issue is a weak or absent spirit. Many times a person's
spirit can be so weak that it isn't able to operate their body. In such cases we
must be able to discern the spirit of the one who is in a coma. Even
though the person may not be able to speak verbally they are able to speak to us
spiritually. Communication with unconscious people happens in the spirit but
sounds like normal language, it just happens without the aid of our mouth. We
can even discern their presence as soon as we enter the room.. Just because they
can not move their body doesn't mean that their spirit is unable to move around
the room. What these people need is grace to be released into their inner man.
The transfer of spiritual power happens automatically. We should allow the
unconscious to draw every bit of power that we have in reserve, for in so doing
we are strengthening their spirit and preventing a prolonged coma time and
death. PRO 18:14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But a broken
spirit who can bear?
Today, it is not uncommon for the body to be on life support long after the
spirit has left. Man's spirit gives life to the body and when the spirit leaves
the man dies if the body is not artificially kept alive. In cases such as these
we must be sure that the person's spirit has departed for eternity before
removing from life support. It may even be possible to reunite the body with the
spirit that has left, but this is just conjecture that is based on Jesus raising
Lazarus from the dead.
2) What to do if a loved one is on their death bed
We should try and incorporate as much of the previous twelve steps as
possible in the life of those who are sick. If the person is a Christian and is
cooperative to follow the instructions, then work with them toward building up
their faith. We should understand that it is up to the person who is sick to
desire to live and get well. Our desire is not enough.
The very first mistake that family members make when confronted with a life
or death situation is to grieve. Grief grabs a hold on those around the sick and
hinders faith in it's various forms. Grief is the emotional response to a great
loss. We must understand that while the person lives we have lost nothing and it
is not time to grieve, it is time to war. We are to war for divine restoration
and the preserving of life. It is impossible to do this while we are grieving.
It will take great strength to push grief out of our lives, but it is
necessary. There will be plenty of time to grieve later but right now do not
allow it to take advantage of us. We must counter this spirit of doubt and
unbelief, that is represented by grief, by confessing God's promises and
declaring His praise. Every little temptation to grieve must be instantly
countered by confession and praise. We must not even grieve when we are home
alone or in private. Spiritual principles are just that, spiritual. Distance
does not stop spirit from affecting people or situations, therefore we must be
diligent to stand strong and in faith. If we refuse to combat grief, we are
defeated before we even start. This can not be overstated.
Once grief has been dealt with then we must provide materials that will help
in teaching and strengthening the faith of the sick. These can be in the form of
tapes, videos or books. We should also seek out people who have been used in
getting
people healed and have a gift of healing. If there are no known people
in the area where we live then consider taking a trip to an area where there is
a healing ministry. We must contact the ministry before traveling and find out
what they require if anything and if they provide living arrangements. In many
cases traveling will not be practical, but those who can should consider it. If
we choose to travel and can stay an extended period of time we should not rush
back home at the first sign of returned health. It is not uncommon for satan to
attack us after several weeks of health only to have us cave into doubt and
unbelief and have sickness return. We must not let down our guard after being
healed but continue to build up our faith.
