Laying Hands on the Sick: How Faith Manifests in Physical Healing

What happens when someone takes the biblical command to "lay hands on the sick" completely literally? Pastor Linda Budd of Rivergate Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma shares powerful testimonies that challenge our understanding of physical healing.

For years, Pastor Linda has pursued what she calls a "healing anointing"—the supernatural ability to minister healing through prayer. Her approach is refreshingly straightforward: she simply reaches toward heaven and calls forth healing in Jesus' name. And the results? Nothing short of remarkable.

The heart of this episode centers on a particularly moving testimony from a Wednesday night service. After preaching on God's love, Pastor Linda approached a visiting couple from Arkansas. The wife suffered from debilitating neck and shoulder pain, while the husband had a damaged meniscus that sent pain throughout the entire right side of his body. As Pastor Linda declared healing over them, both experienced immediate relief—pain vanishing in moments, leaving them visibly stunned by what had happened.

Pastor Linda doesn't mince words about the source of suffering: "The devil is the author of pain... God is the author of healing." This theological clarity fuels her confident approach to ministry. She encourages listeners to stand firm in their healing by declaring Scripture over themselves, recognizing that maintaining healing requires active faith.

Have you experienced unexplainable pain that medical treatments haven't resolved? Could there be a spiritual dimension to physical healing that's worth exploring? Listen to these testimonies and decide for yourself. If you'd like to experience Pastor Linda's ministry firsthand, she welcomes invitations to speak at churches, conferences, and motivational events through Rivergate Church in Tulsa.

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