Which other scriptures emphasize God's power to "wound and heal"? Foundation Verse “See now that I, I am He, and there is no god besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand.” Supporting Passages Highlighting the Same Truth • Job 5:18 “For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal.” “The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.” “Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.” “…on the day the LORD binds up the brokenness of His people and heals the wounds He inflicted.” “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” “Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.” Common Threads to Notice • God alone controls both affliction and restoration; no power can override His will. • Wounding is never arbitrary—it is purposeful, aimed at correction, repentance, and deeper dependence on Him. • His healing always exceeds the hurt, displaying His mercy, compassion, and covenant faithfulness. • The same hand that brings discipline also offers comfort, proving His unified character of justice and love. • Resurrection imagery (Hosea 6:2; 1 Samuel 2:6) points forward to ultimate victory over death through Christ. Personal Takeaways • Seasons of pain are not evidence of abandonment but of divine craftsmanship shaping the soul. • Confidence in His healing power frees us to repent quickly and trust fully, knowing restoration is His desire. • When ministering to others, we can affirm both God’s righteous judgments and His readiness to bind up every wound. • Hope rests not in circumstances but in the unchanging character of the One who both “wounds and heals.” |
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