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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. |
Bible Question:
Good day to all, I have recently been presented an opportunity in which to minister. There are a number of us in my fellowship who have or are presently dealing with Chronic health issues be they physical,mental, or emotional. This is an area that's easy to overlook. Consequentially there are many that wind up falling through the cracks. People then end up feeling like they are somethings less than who they are and what God has called them to be. We so many times think that if we didnt have any of these things in our lives we would be doing much better,not exactly the truth. Paul was accutely aware of that. First and foremost I want to minister to and address this issue from a christian and biblical perspective. Any information or resources all of you may have will be much appreciated. This is one area that gets overlooked frequently and more than I even care to admit. Godbless all, lionheart |
Bible Answer: I think the key is remembering that God's ways are higher than our ways according to Isaiah 55:9. When we are suffering with a sickness/disease/etc we usually focus on our suffering and not on what good God might bring. Romans 8:28 says that God can bring about good from any situation. Many people look back on times of sickness as times when they grew closer to God and learned to trust Him more.. or even when they leanred to truly value life. This doesn't mean sickness is always from God in a world tainted by sin. Sicknesses, diseases, and death will always be with us. We are fallen beings, with physical bodies prone to disease and illness. Some sickness is simply a result of the natural course of things in this world. God is still in control. God sometimes allows sin and/or Satan to cause physical suffering. Even when sickness is not directly from God, He will still use it according to His perfect will. When people are suffering, it is our responsibility to minister to them, care for them, pray for them, and comfort them. When a person is suffering, it's not always smart to emphasize that God will bring good out of the suffering. Yes, that's true. However, it's not always the best time to share that truth. Suffering people need our love and encouragement, not necessarily Biblical theology. |