Endured or Cured – Which Is Best?

If all Christians were healed, we'd never know what strength God gives in our weakness. Check out these great examples. #Bible #Perseverance #Joni

God often heals His children from health problems, either miraculously or through the use of modern medicine or through healthy life changes.

But sometimes God's children suffer from health problems and disabilities. And some of those who suffer teach us wonderful lessons about perseverance and faith. 

For example: 
  • Joni, who has been a quadriplegic for more than forty years. She suffers from constant pain but joyfully ministers to others. See Wheelchair Miracle.
  • Steve Saint, who never asks why his adventurous mission lifestyle was cut short by an accident that left him with a serious spinal cord injury. See A Saint's Life.
  • Uncomplaining Merrill Davis, my friend who lost his eyesight despite his dedication to overseas mission work.
  • Jonathan Goforth, who went blind after many years of faithful service as a missionary but continued to use all of the Scripture he'd memorized to share God's Word. See Blurry Vision or 20/20? 
If all Christians experienced healing, I think we'd be weaker. We'd never know that God's love and comfort are sufficient for any illness, any suffering, any physical limitation…anything (2 Corinthians 12:9; John 16:33).

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Please check out my friend's book, which includes advice from many Christians (including me 😊) — Truth Talk for Hurting Hearts: Discover Peace and Comfort Through God's Perspective. 




If all Christians were healed, we'd never know what strength God gives in our weakness. Check out these great examples. #Bible #Perseverance #Joni

If all Christians were healed, we'd never know what strength God gives in our weakness. Check out these great examples. #Bible #Perseverance #Joni


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3 comments:

  1. ConnieJuly 10, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    He is enough . . . in all things. He has always been there and always will be, through the end of this life and into the next.

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  2. CarolJuly 10, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Merrill always refers to Paul's enduring a thorn in the flesh as his example in what has occurred with his vision. A good reminder to me that not all of life is as we would like it to be, but let's make the best of what we have! Nice devotion, Gail.

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  3. truffa com canelaJuly 14, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Nice words. After being a Christian for a life time, I had a friend with colon cancer. I committed myself to pray for her as long as it would take for her to be healed or to be taker to God's arms. Everyday... That's when God really changed my life... And before she died I thank her for her smile despite her pain. Her sickness was blessing for many people around her and she could be instrument in God's hand. God bless you, Gail.

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