Read Acts 9: 32-43 about Peter raising Dorcus (Tabitha) from the dead and healing Aeneas from his paralytic condition. I often wonder why we don't get to heal people like that today. I know there are people with great faith like that of Peter, who have prayed for those who were sick and dying. And those for whom they pray still get sicker, still die. I know also it is all up to God to decide and all for the greater good. We have a numbered amount of days, known only to God and when they are done, we go home to Him (provided we know Him). But, wow... can you imagine bringing someone back from the dead? I imagine with all the science and technology today , it would be "explained away". But someone dead for 3 days? Surely there would be those who would see and believe?
I'm sure the gift of healing must be given to those who know how to handle it without losing sight of the fact that it is a gift of God and not of their own talent. It would take a special person to be able to handle a gift like that. Same goes with having great wealth. Such a difficult thing for most of us to handle. Would I use it for good? or for selfish reasons. Seeing the way I tend to hold onto things and very nearly hoard... I would say I'll never be "blessed" with great wealth. God knows me better than I know myself and if I don't have those needs financially, I may not stay as close to Him. I'm pretty weak in that regard, I think. Sad, but true. It's not flattering to realize that about yourself.
OK... Today is Thursday., I did my walk yesterday at lunch time and I need to do the same today. It was hot yesterday and will be today as well. I cannot let myself down. My sister will be asking me. Love to all.
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