Jehovah Rapha – The God Who Heals

Scripture:  2 Corinthians 4:17 -  For our light affliction, which is but for a moment,  is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.

 My journey during my pain and suffering after back surgery.  In November of 2018 I turned 70 years old.  The next year I started having back problems.  It all started in January and continued until August 2019.  I prayed and prayed to the Lord, why me Lord, why me?  I was taking care of three members of my family and didn’t have time to be sick.  Okay, I soon realized what I was saying and repented, why not me?  I Peter 4:12-16.  “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy…”

In Jeremiah 29:11, God says “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

We all experience pain and suffering sometimes in our lives.  God has a journey we all must travel -- whether emotional or physical.  For there is a purpose in it all.  We can always know that He said in Hebrews 13:5(b) For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”  We suffer for God’s glory.

While going through my pain and suffering, I realized that my suffering can never be compared to my Lord’s suffering while He hung on the cross at Calvary for my sins and yours.  I said to myself, I won’t complain.  I did ask the Lord to show me what can I do while I’m recovering.  There is absolutely a lot to do.  I’m doing a lot right now.  This COVID-19 Virus has really given me lots of time to do a lot of writing.  Our God is definitely my healer. I know that my sickness was for His glory.

Prayer:  Dear Father, I do praise and thank You for all that we go through for it is all for Your glory.  May we never forget.  I give You all the glory, honor, and praise.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

(by Deborah Whye)