This week we take look at a very interesting topic, or maybe to be more to the point the Christian view of “The Bible, Jesus and Medicine.” The more we question God about the power of healing Grace…the more assured I am as a strong believer in such. I often turn to the Book of Job when challenged about many things our Lord and God has done for us. I love Job chapter 40…Now there are many trails to go down here and a number of rabbit holes we could jump into but they will lead us nowhere nor provide any answers. So…what does the word of God say… The word of God puts it this way: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1, NIV). Ok, a text book answer to a fair question. Here is another question for you…Who really knows the mind and will of God? Job thought he did until God challenged him…Job 40:1-2 1 Then the Lord said to Job 2 

“Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?” Job is reminded in a strong way that God is the creator of all things. Faith leads us to a stronger and a longer relationship with God, strengthens our faith heals our bodies of all weaknesses  and give us a better life. Back to the issue of Jesus and Medicine. Jesus’ earthly ministry involved combatting that curse. He healed people everywhere He went …Matthew 15:31 –  The crowd was amazed! Those who hadn’t been able to speak were talking, the crippled were made well, the lame were walking, and the blind could see again! And they praised the God of Israel.  

Hebrews 1:3…

The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command. When he had cleansed us from our sins, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven.

Consider the depth of His Power:  Romans 8:18-22… 

18 Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later. 19 For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are. 20 Against its will, all creation was subjected to God’s curse. But with eager hope, 21 the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay. 22 For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 

We can’t have a discussion about Jesus and medicine without adding that to seek healing is not wrong, it is also very much right. Luke and Acts, were written a physician. Luke traveled with Jesus during His ministry here on earth. While his, Luke’s, treatment was not exactly the manner of doctors today, Luke too was in the healing business. Staying off the rabbit trails there has always been and will be always be those who interject the subject of taking drugs and such for healing, expanding this subject into one of faith versus God’s healing power. Like all things that we don’t understand the result is usually confusion and that opens the door to debate, which in turn has no good outcome. One difference that has come up is the question of prescription drug use by Christians and that should be between that Christian and the Lord. Nice dodge you might say on my part. The Bible does not command the use of medicinal treatments, but it certainly does not forbid it, either.

1Corinthians 3:16…  The child of God should care for his or her body as being the temple of the Holy Spirit…

There is much involved here and is best said and I quote:  “This means taking preventative care, maintaining a healthy diet, and getting proper exercise. It also means taking advantage of the wisdom that God has given skilled researchers and physicians. We understand that God is the Healer, no matter by what means He heals, and we give the glory to Him.” (gotquestions.org)

I believe that this is as good a place as any to end this week’s blog. Yes it is an interesting subject but one word is really the Key here …FAITH… It is through faith that you will find the answers and through faith you will be set free…and find peace.

Life is Good

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