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NASB | Romans 8:28 ¶ And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:28 ¶ And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. |
Subject: Is God's will prosperity/healing always? |
Bible Note: Graceful: This post is not intended to be argumentive In Isaiah 53:5 and in 1 Peter 2:24 "with his stripes (wounds) we are healed" speaks of spiritual healing and forgiveness. Our bodies will not be changed until Christ comes 1 Thess. 4:13-18 and as such physically we are not immune to the human condition. I believe God does heal according to his will. When we are saved we are not promised a "rose garden", but rather "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (2 Tim.3:12) However, God has promised us "There hath no temptation (trial) taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation (trial) also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." ( 1 Cor. 10:13) I believe that God allows suffering in our lives to deepen our love to him and to be a help to others going through similar circumstances. Paul and Timothy suffered health problems in their lives and millions of Christians today suffer problems, not because of some sin, but because they are human. It is within these trials that we see the grace of God shine through. God heals, he is in control of all life, whether the person is saved or a non-believer, God is in total control. God always answers prayer in one of three ways: Yes, No and wait. You mentioned 1 Cor. 11: 28-30 regarding those who were weak and sickly and some had died. It is here we see that "whom he loveth he chasteneth" In the case of the people at Corinth they were bringing dishonour upon the Lord's name and were not well to judge their own sinfulness. If we are born again and purposely walk in disobedience and bring dishonor upon the testimony of Christ, God will deal with us. We will reap what we sow. Peace in his name Robert |