Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- June 27, 2012
“Naaman’s servants went to him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed’!” So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy.” 2 Kings 5:13-14
Softening happens when sickness seizes the body. There is a sensitivity and tenderness of heart that may have been dormant in the behavior of a controlling Christian. But a body under fire from illness is asking to let go of control and cling to Christ. At first there may be an angry reaction, then succumbing to a sense that God’s got it—He is in control. Faith in the face of fiery trials is the fruit of humility. Sickness is an invitation to submission to Jesus.
Yes, there are acts of obedience that accompany a life smothered by a cloud of uncertainty. As we walk in humility we listen for the Lord’s voice. He speaks through His word, His teachers, His preachers, His children and experts in treating physical ailments. Prayer and modern medicine are a powerful partnership in producing positive outcomes. A humbled heart creates clarity of mind for wisdom in decision-making. Humility invites healing.
“Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. Then Jesus ordered him, “Don’t tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses.” Luke 5:13-15
Your cure may very well be different from another suffering saint’s. It is a mystery why your body responds well to certain treatments while someone in a similar condition experiences a totally different result. So, you pray, research, and trust the Spirit to lead you in the Lord’s physical plan for you. Indeed, don’t miss the holistic approach of healing in your body, mind, will, emotions and spirit. Humility is the gateway to God’s grace and wholeness.
Allow the Lord to use health issues to bring vulnerability and intimacy into your relationships. Be real about your fears and ill feelings, allow friends to comfort you. Emotional awareness and engagement is a healthy outcome of a humbled heart. Renew your mind daily with the truth of Scripture and bend your will toward your biblical beliefs. Physical health is good, but spiritual wholeness is best. A humbled heart hears the Lord.
“Lord, do not forsake me; do not be far from me, my God. Come quickly to help me, my Lord and my Savior.” Psalm 38:21-22
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I humble my heart, so I can hear from You and be healed.
Related Readings: Job 14:22; Psalm 38:6-8; Proverbs 17:22; Mark 7:37; 3 John 1:2
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With a sickness of 10 years, everyday I find myself wanting because after having tried everything else and searching myself throughout I have discovered my only benefit is indeed to 1) humble myself (as I have to put on a sock on one leg) 2) clinging to God more and more wanting to hear what He is going to say to me, may be about my situation. But indeed the Lord remains faithful and I am still hopeful despite the 10 years span and the getting worse slowly, day by day. I have a testimony waiting to be told to the whole world.
Our faith is increased as we seek God in the midst of our health problems. Through God’s promises, believing them and applying them has brought me through oh so many health problems. I thank God for Christian doctors and nurses. We just have to ask for healing, believe we are healed and walk on sharing the love and knowledge imparted to us through indwelling Holy Spirit of God. Thank you so much for Wisdom Hunters.
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