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NASB | Isaiah 57:1 The righteous man perishes, and no man takes it to heart; And devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from evil, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 57:1 The righteous man perishes [at the hand of evil], and no one takes it to heart; Faithful and devout men are taken away, while no one understands That the righteous person is taken away [to be spared] from disaster and evil. |
Bible Question:
Hey there Mommapbs! I know it's been a long time but I did want to get back with you on the accound of David. I went and read 2 Sam 12. Proverbs says 'Death and life are in the power of the tongue' and in v.5, David pronounces death to the man in Nathan's story. In v.13 Nathan told David that the LORD had put his sin away and he would not die. 'Howbeit, because by this deed, he gave great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child born shall surely die'. v.16 says David 'besought GOD for the child'. It does not tell us in this verse what David asked of GOD. After reading v.22, I will say that I make the assumption that David asked for the child to live. Now, let me go back to v.14. The LORD's judgment had already been given: 'the child also born unto thee shall surely die'. In this case, David had GOD's word on the matter. In our case, as born again believers and children of Jehoviah, the LORD that heals thee. What word from HIM do we have on the matter of physical healing? Thanks again for listening and may our Father richly bless you as you dwell in the secret place of The Most High. Your sister in Christ! |
Bible Answer: Greetings Sister! It's always wonderful to share the Lord together; time cannot separate the fellowship we have! I'm not sure if the Proverb you cite (18:21) is applicable to this question. Perhaps it is best applied to our Spiritual Life. (see cross reference to Matthew 12:37) Re: David had God's word or judgment on the matter and yet he fasted and prayed for the child's life "perhaps God will relent."(v22) This is certainly understandable as Mosess interceded for the children of Israel many times and God relented. This should encourage us to pray without ceasing too. You asked "What word from HIM do we (born again believers) have on the matter of physical healing?" I wish I could give you a precise answer to this difficult question. There are so many that we are lifting up before the Throne of Grace for physical healing, and the healing we ask for doesn't come. At times like these, I must absolutely depend upon the sovereignty of GOd alone. Resting there gives me the comfort and confidence I need to live live in the face of unanswered questions and uncertainty. It is ALWAYS appropriate for God's children to come to Him in prayer. James 5:13-20 addresses the power of prayer as well as healing. Keep in mind that God's wellness plan for us is to restore us to a right relationship with Him! How He accomplishes this is of HIS choosing. Part of that path of health may very well take us to the elders of the Church, the docotr's office, the pharmacy, the hospital and perhaps even the funeral home! God's ways are not our ways, but His plans are always perfect and for our absolute best! My counsel to you is to seek the face of the Lord in your intercession. Release your heart to Him and let God reveal what YOU need; perhaps it is simply to trust Him for the outcome! (I think David set an example for us to follow in 2 Sam 12!) May our Lord and Savior give you a hug today from me - blessings on your day! Mommapbs |