The gospel accounts are full to the brim with stories of Jesus healing

people; the blind are given sight, the lepers are cleansed, and the

paralyzed get up and walk. In each of these accounts we learn something

perhaps obvious but very important nonetheless: sickness is anti-Kingdom

and it is central to Jesus’ mission to bring healing and restoration. In

light of our commission to do as Jesus did, what does praying for healing

look like during a worldwide pandemic? Spoiler: in our weakness He is

strong and in our openness He authorizes and empowers us to pray for

healing by His Spirit- even over Zoom.