That included being sustained “on his sickbed.” Because David’s sin had been forgiven, he could ask that God would comfort and support him and that the physical resources of his body might enable him to recover. The context suggests that David asked Jehovah to help him in the same way that He would help an individual who showed consideration to a lowly one. 20:1-6) David, on the other hand, did not pray for God to heal him miraculously. Hezekiah recovered and lived on for 15 years. (a) How did David’s case differ from that of King Hezekiah? (b) What could David expect from Jehovah?ĩ Years later, God chose to heal King Hezekiah, who “became sick and was at the point of death.” In that unusual case, God intervened. But was David asking for a miraculous healing and an extension of life?ĩ. 12:7-14) Still, the king was sure that God would sustain him on his sickbed. Despite having received God’s forgiveness, David did not forget his own sin with Bath-sheba and its consequences. 41:4) He may have written that regarding the time when Absalom tried to usurp the throne while David was ill and unable to handle the situation. Heal me, for I have sinned against you.’” ( Ps. According to Psalm 41:4, what did David seek from Jehovah?Ĩ David spoke from experience: “I said: ‘O Jehovah, show me favor. And the recuperative power of his God-given body might help him to get better, to recover from his sickness.Ĩ. 41:3) Yes, an individual who showed consideration to a lowly one could be certain that God was aware of him and his faithful course. How? David explained: “Jehovah will sustain him on his sickbed during his sickness you will completely change his bed.” ( Ps. We can take those inspired words to mean that God would help the loyal considerate one. Hence, David could not have meant that such a considerate individual would be kept alive miraculously, thus gaining everlasting life. 41:1, 2) We know that an individual living in David’s day who showed consideration to a lowly one did not keep living without end. Jehovah will guard him and keep him alive.” ( Ps. King David wrote: “Happy is anyone who shows consideration to the lowly one Jehovah will rescue him in the day of calamity. Psalm 41:3 provides what encouraging assurance?ħ Still, if we are ill, we can look to God for comfort, wisdom, and support, as did true worshippers in the past. Thus, we have no basis for expecting God to perform miraculous healings for us or our loved ones.ħ. 12:4-11) But those and other gifts, such as speaking in tongues and prophesying, would soon come to an end. ( Acts 3:2-7 9:36-42) Among the “different gifts” of the spirit were “gifts of healing.” ( 1 Cor. What do we know about the “gifts of healing” that some early Christians had?Ħ We know from the Bible that in the first century, God enabled some anointed Christians to work miracles.
33:24.ĥ But should we look to God or Jesus for a miraculous cure now? How should we view grave illnesses or infirmities, and what should we do about them?Ħ. Then “no resident will say: ‘I am sick.’” - Isa. (Read Matthew 4:23, 24 John 9:1-7) How strengthening it is to think that the healings Jesus performed are a foregleam of what he will do on a grand scale in the new world. We read that Jesus miraculously cured lepers, epileptics, and blind or paralyzed ones. After Job had been so sick that he longed to die, God healed him! - Job 2:7 3:11-13 42:10, 16.Ĥ Yes, God definitely has the power to intervene and heal a sick person. 28:58-61) On the other hand, Jehovah could remove diseases or prevent sickness. 24:15) God warned that if the Israelites proved unfaithful, he would afflict them with “every sickness or plague.” ( Deut. At times, he punished individuals with sickness, such as the Pharaoh in Abraham’s day and later Moses’ sister, Miriam. What power do God and Jesus have, leading to what questions?ģ There is no doubt that God has the power to affect someone’s health. 4:17-20, 32-35) Is there reason to expect that he might do something similar in our time?ģ-5. By means of his prophets, Jehovah even performed resurrections. During the lives of those kings, God occasionally performed miracles involving the life and health of humans. Still, many have wondered what God will do to help. 1:2 8:7, 8.Ģ We hope, of course, that there will be a good outcome for us and for those whom we care about.
King Ahaziah, son of Ahab and Jezebel, had a bad fall, so he asked: ‘Will I recover from this injury?’ Later, King Ben-hadad of Syria was very ill, and he asked: “Will I recover from this sickness?” - 2 Ki. Similar concern was expressed by two kings in the days of the prophets Elijah and Elisha. It is a normal concern when someone faces serious health problems. HAVE you ever wondered: ‘Will I recover from this sickness?’ Or you may have wondered if a beloved family member or friend will recover from an illness. What may we at times wonder, and what examples in the Bible come to mind?
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