Wisdom of the Bible by Tonia Jenkins

Author:Tonia Jenkins [Jenkins, Tonia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-57826-455-1
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Published: 2013-08-27T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

WISDOM IN HEALTH AND HEALING

LIVING A HEALTHY life is one of the most important aspects of ensuring we live a life full of contentment. For some of us, we are born into a life that is challenged by an uncontrollable illness. Still others are fully aware of their ability to maintain healthy living, but willfully choose not to. We all have a responsibility to live a life pleasing to ourselves and those around us. The Bible teaches, “Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.” This type of prosperity has nothing to do with gaining wealth; rather, it is the marker of successful well-being. We should strive to be sound in body, strong and good. In order to achieve this, we must first learn the correct ways to live a healthy life.

There are times that we, as believers, feel that an illness is purposed by God, and we refuse to take medicine because we are concerned that this would demonstrate a lack of faith. This is far from the truth. God has given us the ability to study the human body and develop medicines that will heal its ailments.

God has the ability to keep us from illness and heal all wounds and diseases, but by allowing us to experience suffering, He gives us the opportunity to grow. We must also realize that there is an appointed time for everything. Sometimes our lives must be echoes of the image of Christ through suffering. During these times, sickness can open our eyes to see God clearer.

Having an understanding of our body and how they were designed can provide us with a better understanding of how to care for our health. Each delicate part of our body was designed for a unique purpose. And in whole, we were created to worship God. Our health represents our wholeness, and how we care for our body will determine our life expectancy which, in turn, reflects our devotion to our role as vessels of God. Taking care to fulfill the necessities of living—food, water, vitamins, etc.—and understanding the stressors of life are all key factors in protecting our health. While accepting the fact that some way or other our bodies will decay, we must also acknowledge that while we have life, we should choose to live in health, free from the self-inflicted issues that shorten our life by willful ignorance.

If you find yourself in challenging positions with your health, the mercy of God is forever available to those who believe. Call upon the name of the Lord and He will answer you in your time of trouble.

The wisdom in health and healing is to obtain knowledge, and live according to the word of God.

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