Some of us have a skewed view of healing. As a matter of fact, many of us believe that healing is complete rejuvenation and/or being "fixed" by God. If you notice in the New Testament, many were healed in different ways by Jesus; through touching his cloak, just having faith in him, etc. These ailments have ranged all the way from leprosy to blindness, what-have-you.
One thing we've failed to realize is that God is God. He heals in His time and in His special way. Jesus waited until Lazarus was dead on purpose, that His glory would be shown through the event of healing. For example, Zac Smith, a former staffer for NewSpring, passed away on May 16. He had a form of cancer that once was "healed," but came back and killed him. Zac, through having cancer, developed a stronger relationship with his family and ultimately God. His life was fulfilled, and God had accomplished what He wanted to through Zac.
After Zac had learned and done all that God had for him, He took him away. THAT is healing. His body was no longer in pain or suffering, but now moved on to be with the Lord.
The question I have for us is, "what in your life needs healing? On top of that, what does this healing ultimately look like? Is it what YOU want, or are you able to see what the Lord wants for you?
I pray that as we all grow in the faith, God would use us and heal us the way HE sees fit. Not our will, but His.
Love and peace guys!
Michael
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God has turely healed me. Just last year I lost my sight, hearing and my ability to walk. After months in the hospital I was able to walk out there knowing that that was my wake up call. God was holding my hand while I was learning how to walk again he held me while I cried over the whole situation and he has be with me while I have been slowly but surely been picking up the pieces of my life. My God is amazing! Sofia Godoy
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome to hear Sofia. It's always encouraging to be on either side of the spectrum, and to be pulled out of whatever mess we as humans got ourselves into. I know there's physical healing, but God has also allowed you to see spiritual healing as well. I'm so happy for you!
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