Topical Encyclopedia In the Christian tradition, sickness is often seen as a trial or a test of faith, and recovery from illness is viewed as a manifestation of God's mercy and power. Throughout the Bible, numerous accounts illustrate how the saints praised God for healing and recovery, acknowledging His sovereignty and grace.Biblical Examples: 1. Hezekiah's Recovery (2 Kings 20:1-11; Isaiah 38:1-20): King Hezekiah fell gravely ill, and the prophet Isaiah informed him of his impending death. In response, Hezekiah prayed earnestly to the Lord, who heard his plea and granted him an additional fifteen years of life. Hezekiah's recovery led him to praise God, as recorded in Isaiah 38:19-20 : "The living, only the living can thank You, as I do today; fathers will tell their children about Your faithfulness. The LORD will save me, and we will sing with stringed instruments all the days of our lives in the house of the LORD." 2. David's Praise (Psalm 30): King David experienced a period of severe illness, during which he cried out to God for healing. Upon his recovery, he composed Psalm 30, a song of thanksgiving. In verses 2-3 , David declares, "O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me. O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit." David's response to his healing was one of profound gratitude and praise. 3. The Healing of the Lame Man (Acts 3:1-10): In the New Testament, the apostles Peter and John encountered a man lame from birth at the temple gate called Beautiful. In the name of Jesus Christ, Peter healed him, and the man immediately began to walk, leap, and praise God. Acts 3:8-9 recounts, "He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God. When all the people saw him walking and praising God..." Theological Insights: The recovery from sickness is often seen as an opportunity for believers to testify to God's goodness and power. It serves as a reminder of His ability to intervene in the natural order and bring about restoration. The act of praising God following recovery is not merely a response of gratitude but also an acknowledgment of His ultimate authority over life and death. Practical Application: For Christians, praising God for recovery from sickness is an integral part of their spiritual journey. It involves recognizing God's hand in the healing process, whether through miraculous means or medical intervention. Believers are encouraged to share their testimonies of healing with others, thereby strengthening the faith of the community and bringing glory to God. Scriptural Encouragement: James 5:14-15 offers guidance for those who are sick: "Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven." This passage underscores the importance of communal prayer and faith in God's healing power. In summary, the saints' praise for recovery from sickness is a profound expression of faith and gratitude, reflecting a deep trust in God's providence and a commitment to glorifying Him in all circumstances. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 103:1-3Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 38:19 Luke 17:15 Library The Psalms of David Hezekiah, the Praying King The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts Praises and Vows Accepted in Zion An Index to Find a Psalm Suited to Particular Subjects or ... Hymns and Spiritual Songs The Character of the Persons for whom this Rest is Designed. A Battle with Smallpox The Duty of the People of God to Excite Others to Seek this Rest. Motives from the Necessities of the Work Resources Is it sometimes God's will for believers to be sick? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is kingdom theology? | GotQuestions.org Why does God allow birth defects? | GotQuestions.org Sickness: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Sickness: Christ Compassionate Those In Sickness: Christ Healed by Imposition of Hands Sickness: Christ Healed with a Touch Sickness: Christ Healed with a Word Sickness: Christ Healed: Being Present Sickness: Christ Healed: Not Being Present Sickness: Christ Healed: Through the Touch of his Garment Sickness: Faith Required in Those Healed of, by Christ Sickness: God: Abandons the Wicked To Sickness: God: Comforts Saints In Sickness: God: Exhibits his Love in Healing Sickness: God: Exhibits his Mercy in Healing Sickness: God: Exhibits his Power in Healing Sickness: God: Hears the Prayers of Those In Sickness: God: Often Manifests Saving Grace to Sinners During Sickness: God: Permits Saints to be Tried By Sickness: God: Persecutes the Wicked By Sickness: God: Preserves Saints in Time of Sickness: God: Promises to Heal Sickness: God: Strengthens Saints In Sickness: God's Aid should be Sought In Sickness: Healing of, Lawful on the Sabbath Sickness: Not Visiting Those In, an Evidence of not Belonging to Christ Sickness: Often Brought on by Intemperance Sickness: Often Incurable by Human Means Sickness: Often Sent As a Punishment of Sin Sickness: One of God's Four Sore Judgments on a Guilty Land Sickness: Pray for Those Afflicted With Sickness: Saints are Resigned Under Sickness: Saints: Acknowledge That, Comes from God Sickness: Saints: Ascribe Recovery From, to God Sickness: Saints: Feel for Others In Sickness: Saints: Mourn Under, With Prayer Sickness: Saints: Praise God for Recovery From Sickness: Saints: Pray for Recovery From Sickness: Saints: Thank God Publicly for Recovery Form Sickness: Saints: Visit Those In Sickness: The Apostles Were Endued With Power to Heal Sickness: The Devil Sometimes Permitted to Inflict Sickness: The Power of Healing: One of the Miraculous Gifts Bestowed on the Early Church Sickness: The Wicked: Forsake Those In Sickness: The Wicked: Have Much Sorrow, With Sickness: The Wicked: Visit not Those In Sickness: Visiting Those In, an Evidence of Belonging to Christ Related Terms |
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