Healthcare

We are such a world of extremes that sometimes I think we lose sight of reality. I was recently thinking about that in the realm of healing. Many people don’t believe in “faith” healing because of an image of the “pound them on the head, dropping to the floor” picture they’ve seen on television, etc. I’ve never personally witnessed that environment, but I also don’t see where healings in the Bible were that way either. My image is much quieter and peaceful, with demons running away and people gratefully picking up their things and leaving in a combination of amazement and excitement, maybe seeing where they are walking for the first time, certainly sharing the experience.

A family illness, which seems to be going from bad to worse recently prompted me to mention that maybe anointing and healing as mentioned in James was the next step that should be taken since this person was down to the last doctor who might help them. It saddens me when strong, Christian people choose to ignore God’s simple solutions to life’s every day things. At least test Him or give Him a try – there’s no cost and nothing to lose.

As much as we complain about healthcare costs, how often do we trust God to care for us like He promises? I know, I know, God gives us knowledge and doctors and medicine. But what if we went to Him first instead of last? I encourage you to think about using God in your healthcare plan, remembering that with that Power, is the Wisdom and Knowledge of what is best and when. Trust me, it’ll test your faith at a whole new level.