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April 8, 2009
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It Is Not News, by Steve Ridgell
Does faith heal? A major American news magazine just devoted a recent
issue to this question. There was a balanced presentation of all sides
of the question. It is clear that to some degree a person of faith
heals quicker, lives longer, and lives healthier. Some are convinced
that the data is being misinterpreted, that there must be other factors
at work that have not been identified. Others assume that the benefits
of faith are psychological: that is, if you believe strongly enough in
something, you may feel better because you are convinced in your mind
that you will.
However, it is evident that faith plays some role in health and
healing. I am not surprised by these findings. I am a Christian. I know
God heals. But I am not a Christian because it makes me healthier. Or
wealthier. Or wiser. I am a Christian because I believe that there is a
God who loves me and who sent a Son to this earth so I could live
forever. My faith is not about how I can use it to make my life better.
It is about believing in what God has already done for me.
Yes, God does take care of us on this earth. He said:
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to
pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And
the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the
Lord will raise him up (James 5:14-15).
Science is just now beginning to affirm something we Christians have
known for a long time. God acts on behalf of his people. I am never
surprised when science "discovers" that what God said in the Bible is
true. My faith does not depend on what scientists decide. I am
convinced that God is who he says he is.
As a Christian, I know that God is the One who heals. When I am sick, I
ask Him for healing. If he grants health, I acknowledge Him. If not, it
is His decision and I still acknowledge Him as God. My faith is what
allows me to trust God with my health. And I trust Him with my health
just like with everything else in my life.
God still heals the sick, just like He promised.
If you would like to explore this idea of faith more, check out
www.hopeforlife.org. Or write me at steve@hopeforlife.org.
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retransmitting or otherwise reusing the content of this article.
Are you presently experiencing a new life? God's word says, "if anyone
is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has
come!"
This new life is a free gift of God through faith in Jesus Christ. If
you want to know more about this life that only Jesus can give you,
sign up for one of our Bible courses. Wherever you are in life,
whatever you've done, you can begin again.
You may also contact us at info@hopeforlife.org if you have questions
about becoming a new creation.
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(c) 2009 Herald of Truth Ministries
RELATED LINKS:
* Let Me Tell You about Jesus and His Church
http://hopeforlife.org/resources/jesuschurch.asp
* Tammy's story of healing
http://www.hopeforlife.org/profiles/stories/step2.asp?id=5
* I Don't Have All the Answers
http://www.hopeforlife.org/resources/answers.asp
* Hope for Life!
http://www.hopeforlife.org
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