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1 | healing | Ps 103:3 | Bill Mc | 19873 | ||
Dear James48, I believe that there are two aspects to the answer to your question, brother. One aspect is that all sins, those committed before the cross and those committed after the cross, were judged at the cross. The verdict was that all mankind was guilty and, in mercy, Christ took the punishment. Heb 9:15 tells us that all the sins committed before Christ sacrifice at Calvary were in 'forbearance.' It was kind of like a credit card. Old Testament believers could experience forgiveness, but it wasn't paid for yet. We too experience forgiveness but, for us, the price has been paid. The bottom line is that forgiveness for sins is a spiritual issue. That issue was dealt with at Calvary once-for-all. On the other hand, healing of physical diseases is not turly a spiritual issue. Our bodies are still unredeemed, still fallen as it were. The same is true of this old world we live it. The law of entropy is still in full effect. And, with few exceptions, our bodies return to the dust from which they are made. Disease is a part of that process unfortunately. Any healing that God grants to these mortals bodies is a band-aid at best. They are all headed for the grave. Can God and does God heal diseases? Yes, He does. There are numerous examples in the Bible where God has healed diseases instanteously (leprosy, the issue of blood, blindness, lameness, etc.). Some were healed gradually. Some were never healed for various reasons. But it is not correct to assume that if you are not healed, then there is unconfessed sin in your life or that God is punishing you for sin. If you are a believer, God exacted all punishment for sin upon Jesus Christ. God's ultimate reason for healing us, James48, is to bring glory and honor to Himself. He makes the decisions as to when, where and through whom He does that. Having said all of that, there is certainly nothing wrong with beseeching the Lord for physical healing. In James 5:14, God says to call for the elders to pray over the sick. Does God allow some to suffer? Yes, He does. Paul describes many who were martyred for the sake of the gospel. And he says that all these things conform us to the image of Christ. 2 Cor 4:7-11 says, 'But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. For we who live are constantly being delivered over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.' There is an ultimate healing coming. Christ assures us of this. For the believer it is a new redeemed body waiting in heaven for us. I hope this helps you, James48. In Christ, Bill Mc |
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2 | healing | Ps 103:3 | james48 | 19882 | ||
Thank you for your reply Bill Mc. My desire is to understand this verse in light of either past, present or future ages. I have pondered that at face value, health is not a spiritual issue (although its causes can have a spiritual issue that has to be dealt with) the Holy Spirit would put these two benefits together in the hopes that we would understand that there is wholeness both for soul and body. Our Lord obviously sees them both as important. Martyrdom seems a death for the cause of Christ. Whereas disease is a suffering, depending on its nature, that many times restrict the ability to minister for the cause of Christ. Would you say that sickness is a frontal attack from the enemy to hinder? Jesus rebuked sickness on many occasions. And those that came in faith were not sent away to remain ill. Mark 16:17 tells us; These signs will accompany those who believe. They will be able to place their hands on the sick and heal them. (of course the healing is directly from the hand of God through and earthen vessel) This verse doesn't indicate sometimes, maybe, or possibly. Rather They will... And many other verses where Our Lord speaks of health and healing for our bodies. With all our Lord speaks to us concerning our bodies, I am seeking Him to understand why his children are not eating of the Master's bread spoken of in Mark 8:28-30. Jesus' dealt with people's bodies as well as their souls with powerful compassion. The healings the Holy Spirit inspired men to document were those of faith building. At least that is how they speak to my spirit. Seeing so many people (family as well as friends) with chronic ills and that have died with ravaging diseases is so sad. Thanks again. His Child, James48 Mark 8:28-30. |
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3 | healing | Ps 103:3 | Bill Mc | 19888 | ||
Dear James48, Thanks for your kind reply. I do agree that often times these two 'healings' are portrayed together. I'll be honest with you, brother. I do not know why sometimes God heals and sometimes He doesn't. I have witnessed a few 'miraculous recoveries' that I would attribute to our Lord's divine intervention. At the same time, like you, I have seen chronic illnesses that, so far, have not gone away despite much praying, anointing with oil, 'healing services', and faith. This much I am convinced of: 1. God still does miracles, yes, even healing and 2. He doesn't always do them (especially on our timetables). I've lived long enough to see both. I cannot stick God in a box and tell Him that He can't do what He did back during Christ's earthly ministry and, then again, because He did it back then, I cannot demand that He do it now. Right or wrong, He is sovereign. And I do not think that it is a matter of the quantity of faith one has. The amount of faith is not important, the Object of our faith is. But, James48, as I said in my other post, any physicallying healing we are blessed enough to receive is but a temporary measure. I do have some older friends that do have chronic illnesses - back problems, arthritis, cancer, severe heart problems, etc. And yet some of these older saints exude such a spirit of humbleness and confidence in the Lord and His goodness, despite their pain, that I know somehow their sufferings are glorifying their Lord. It really comes down to a matter of trust. I'm reminded of Job's pledge, "Though He slay me, yet will I serve Him." That is a confidence and trust that no disease can ravage. Keep seeking for your answers. In Christ, Bill Mc |
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