Topical Encyclopedia In the Christian tradition, the experience of sickness and subsequent recovery is often seen as an opportunity to publicly thank God for His mercy and healing. The Bible provides numerous examples of saints who, after being delivered from illness, offered public praise and thanksgiving to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and grace.Biblical Examples: 1. Hezekiah's Recovery: King Hezekiah's illness and recovery is a profound example of a saint thanking God publicly. After being told by the prophet Isaiah that he would die, Hezekiah prayed earnestly to the Lord. God heard his prayer and granted him an additional fifteen years of life. In response, Hezekiah composed a song of thanksgiving, which is recorded in Isaiah 38:19-20: "The living, the living—they praise You, as I do today; fathers make known Your faithfulness to their children. 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 Deliverance: King David frequently expressed gratitude for deliverance from various afflictions, including sickness. In Psalm 30, David reflects on his recovery and vows to extol the Lord: "O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me. O LORD, You brought me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit. Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name" (Psalm 30:2-4). 3. The Ten Lepers: In the New Testament, the account of the ten lepers healed by Jesus highlights the importance of gratitude. While all ten were cleansed, only one returned to thank Jesus, falling at His feet and praising God. Jesus commended this act of thanksgiving, as recorded in Luke 17:15-16: "One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan." Theological Insights: The act of publicly thanking God for recovery from sickness is deeply rooted in the acknowledgment of God's providence and compassion. It serves as a testimony to others of God's power and faithfulness. The public nature of such thanksgiving not only glorifies God but also encourages the faith of the community, reminding believers of God's active presence in their lives. Practical Application: Believers are encouraged to follow the example of biblical saints by publicly expressing gratitude for healing. This can be done through personal testimony in church gatherings, writing songs or prayers of thanksgiving, or sharing one's account with others. Such acts of gratitude not only honor God but also strengthen the bonds of faith within the Christian community. Scriptural Encouragement: The Bible consistently encourages believers to give thanks in all circumstances, recognizing God's hand in every aspect of life. As Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 , "Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." This exhortation underscores the importance of maintaining a heart of gratitude, especially in response to God's healing and deliverance. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 38:20The LORD was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the LORD. Torrey's Topical Textbook Acts 3:8 Library Fast-Day Service The Tabernacle of the Most High Lives of Faith and Trust Letter cviii. To Eustochium. Period iii. The Critical Period: AD 140 to AD 200 Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners: Memoir of John Bunyan The Pilgrim's Progress Mr. Bunyan's Last Sermon: Resources Why does God allow sickness? | GotQuestions.orgIs Sunday sickness a real thing? | GotQuestions.org What is spiritual sickness? What does it mean to be spiritually sick? | 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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