Yes, God still heals today. His power has not diminished, and His compassion for the sick has not changed. While healing may not always come in the form or timing we expect, Scripture is clear that God is both willing and able to restore, renew, and make whole.
What the Bible Says About God’s Healing Power
Jeremiah 30:17 (NIV)
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.”
This is a direct promise from God — He restores health and heals wounds. While this was spoken to Israel in a specific context, it reveals God’s heart: He is a healer by nature. Healing is not something He used to do. It is who He is.
James 5:14-15 (NIV)
“Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.”
This instruction was written to the early church and has never been rescinded. James does not say “this worked for a season.” The instruction stands today. The prayer of faith still moves the heart of God on behalf of the sick.
Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
If Jesus healed during His earthly ministry — and He did, constantly — then He has not stopped. His character, His power, and His compassion are unchanged. The Jesus who touched lepers, opened blind eyes, and raised the dead is the same Jesus you can cry out to right now.
Psalm 103:2-3 (NIV)
“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits — who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
Healing is listed as one of God’s benefits — not a relic of biblical times, but an ongoing gift from a God who does not change.
Matthew 9:35 (NIV)
“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.”
Notice: every disease and sickness. There was nothing too severe, too chronic, or too complex for Jesus to heal. And His power has not expired.
Practical Steps for Seeking God’s Healing
1. Pray Boldly and Specifically
Do not be vague in your prayers for healing. Name the condition. Ask God directly. Jesus asked Bartimaeus, “What do you want me to do for you?” even though the man’s blindness was obvious (Mark 10:51). God invites you to bring your specific request before Him.
2. Invite Your Community to Pray
James 5 specifically instructs the sick to call for elders to pray. There is power in communal prayer. You do not have to carry this alone. Ask your small group, your pastor, or trusted friends to lay hands on you and pray.
3. Pursue Medical Treatment as Part of God’s Provision
Seeking medical care does not contradict faith in God’s healing power. Luke was a physician and Paul’s traveling companion. God often works through doctors, medications, and treatments. Trusting medicine and trusting God are not opposites — they are partners.
4. Hold On to Hope Without Demanding a Timeline
Sometimes God heals instantly. Sometimes healing comes gradually. Sometimes healing looks different than we imagined — emotional healing, spiritual restoration, or peace in the midst of an ongoing condition. Trust His wisdom even when His timing confuses you.
5. Worship Through the Waiting
Some of the deepest faith is forged in the gap between the prayer and the answer. Habakkuk 3:17-18 declares, “Though the fig tree does not bud… yet I will rejoice in the Lord.” Choose worship even before you see the healing manifest.
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A Prayer for Healing
Father, I believe You are the God who heals. I bring my body, my mind, and my spirit before You and ask for Your restoring touch. Where medicine has reached its limit, Your power has not. Give me faith to trust You with the timing, courage to keep asking, and peace to rest in Your goodness no matter what the outcome looks like. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn’t God heal everyone who prays?
This is one of the most honest and painful questions in the Christian faith. The truth is that we live in a fallen world where sickness, suffering, and death are realities — but they are not the final word. God’s healing is not limited to physical restoration in this life. Sometimes His healing comes through comfort, strength, and peace. Sometimes it comes fully in eternity. Paul himself prayed three times for healing and was told, “My grace is sufficient for you” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Not receiving physical healing does not mean God has abandoned you or that your faith is insufficient.
Does lack of healing mean lack of faith?
No. This is a harmful and unbiblical teaching. Paul had a “thorn in the flesh” he prayed to have removed, and God chose not to remove it. Timothy had frequent stomach ailments that Paul addressed with practical advice, not rebuke. Trophimus was left sick in Miletus despite traveling with the apostle Paul (2 Timothy 4:20). Faithful, Spirit-filled believers can experience ongoing illness without it reflecting on their faith.
How should I pray for someone who is sick?
Pray with compassion, specificity, and faith. Ask God for healing by name. Lay hands on the person if appropriate and they are comfortable with it. Anoint with oil as James 5 instructs. Pray for peace, comfort, and strength alongside the request for physical healing. And continue to follow up — sometimes the most healing thing you can do is simply show up again and again.
Keep Growing in Faith
Believing in God’s power to heal is an act of faith that honors Him. To explore more about health, healing, and Scripture, visit our complete guide: Health & Healing: A Complete Faith-Based Guide.
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