Good Morning Everyone,
Our theme for this month: “Faith”
Our Bible verse for today: “Your faith has made you well, go in peace.” Luke 8:48 (HCSB)
Our thought for today: “Faith is a powerful healing force.”
Numerous studies over the years have shown conclusively that people with strong faith tend to be happier and healthier than those without faith. A strong faith leads to a positive attitude about life in general and that then relieves stress, chases away worry, and produces an overall healthier life.
But strong faith is also a key component in the healing process. People of faith tend to deal with sickness better and heal from it faster. In my ministry as a Pastor I’ve witnessed this too many times to count. Much of my time is spent with people who are sick – many times seriously so. Without fail I’ve discovered that those with the strongest faith always deal with the sickness best, and they have the greatest chance of healing from it quicker and completely.
Two years ago my friend Regina Randolph had to contend with oral cancer. The surgeons had to actually remove part of her tongue and then she had to endure months of agonizing radiation treatments in her mouth. It was awful. But Regina is a woman of great faith and she trusted God every step of the way. Her attitude through it all was positive, and sure enough, she recovered faster and more completely than most people suffering from the same ailment.
This morning Regina is having a hysterectomy. She’s approaching it with the same strong faith and positive spirit that she always demonstrates. She is fully trusting in the Sovereignty of a loving and powerful God. I just prayed with her a few moments before I wrote this. True to form, rather than thinking about her own imminent surgery, she was concerned about me because I was coughing and hacking while I was speaking with her on the telephone. She’s not overly concerned about her own situation because she has great faith in God’s watchcare and provision for her life.
Corrie ten Boom once famously wrote, “When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don’t throw away your ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer.”
I encourage you to sit still today and just trust the Engineer. He will get you safely through whatever you are facing.
God Bless,
Pastor Jim
Oak Hill Baptist Church 