Anointed cloths are a provision from God for healing when an elder cannot be physically present. As seen in Acts 19:11-12, an elder prays over a small cloth anointed with olive oil in Jesus' name and sends it to the sick person with a letter of instruction. The individual prays in faith, placing the cloth on their forehead, trusting God to heal according to His will. The cloth and oil hold no power; they symbolize God's Holy Spirit. This practice reflects a desire to obey God's commands and demonstrates His care for His scattered flock, often healing many through their faith and obedience. Also see sermons and articles about Anointed Cloths.

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  • Acts 19:11-12
    Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them.
     


Related Scriptures

  • James 5:14-16
    Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
     
  • Psalm 103:3-14
    Who forgives all your iniquities,
    Who heals all your diseases,
    Who redeems your life from destruction,
    Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
    Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
    So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The LORD executes righteousness
    And justice for all who are oppressed.
    He made known His ways to Moses,
    His acts to the children of Israel.
    The LORD is merciful and gracious,
    Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.
    He will not always strive with us,
    Nor will He keep His anger forever.
    He has not dealt with us according to our sins,
    Nor punished us according to our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth,
    So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;
    As far as the east is from the west,
    So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
    As a father pities his children,
    So the LORD pities those who fear Him.
    For He knows our frame;
    He remembers that we are dust.
     
  • Isaiah 53:5
    But He was wounded for our transgressions,
    He was bruised for our iniquities;
    The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
    And by His stripes we are healed.