The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. (1 John 3:8)
Why does sickness leave when we pray in Jesus’ name? According to Today’s Word, the Son of God appeared to destroy the works of the devil. When we believe in the name of Jesus, we are legally granted the authority to become children of God (John 1:12).
By receiving Christ, we receive the One who possesses all authority in heaven and on earth, and that authority extends directly over the power of sickness. Consequently, spiritual and mental illnesses are bound to retreat when we resist the devil and pray with conviction in the power of His name.
The devil is the originator of disease, and he must depart when the name of Jesus is invoked in faith. We see this clearly in Philippi, where the Apostle Paul, annoyed by a demonic presence, commanded the spirit to come out in the name of Jesus Christ, and it left the woman instantly (Acts 16:18).
Today, the world is in desperate need of this same restoration—healing from being “under the power of the devil” (Acts 10:38), healing for broken hearts and minds (Matthew 11:28), and healing from all manner of physical diseases (Acts 8:4-8).
For this reason, Jesus delegated His healing authority to His disciples. He called the Twelve and gave them power to drive out impure spirits and heal every disease (Matthew 10:1, Mark 3:14-15, Luke 9:1-2). He extended this authority to the seventy disciples, empowering them to trample over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19).
This same authority was evident in the Early Church as crowds brought the sick to the apostles and all were healed (Acts 5:16), and through Philip in Samaria, where paralyzed and lame people were restored, bringing great joy to the city (Acts 8:7-8). Most importantly, this promise extends to us today: signs will accompany those who believe, including the ability to place hands on the sick and see them recover (Mark 16:17-18).
It is vital to remember that the outcome of healing depends on the Lord working through the Holy Spirit, not on our own human effort. We must avoid unbiblical methods of healing; instead, we must prioritize the gospel—the fact that Jesus is the Christ—above the healing itself. As the Word of God penetrates our souls, spirits, joints, and marrow, it gives us the strength to overcome our weaknesses and aligns our hearts’ thoughts and attitudes (Hebrews 4:12).
Do not attempt to force healing through your own strength; let the Word and the Holy Spirit do the work. The Lord Himself will raise the sick. Like the Apostle Paul, we should also seek to discover God’s will within our weaknesses, realizing that His grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in our frailty (2 Corinthians 12:9). When you are filled with the Spirit and the Word, God provides strength from above, empowering you to go to the ends of the earth as a witness for Christ.
Prayer. Lord Jesus, I thank You for Your constant presence and Your total authority in heaven and on earth. I ask for Your healing touch upon everyone in my life struggling with sickness. Use my life as a vessel to bring Your restoration to all nations. In Your mighty name, Amen.