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Yahweh's Forgiveness and Healing



“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction.” (Psalm 103:1-4)

In this psalm, David directs believers to personal praise, reminding them to worship Yahweh for spiritual forgiveness and physical healing. Do all believers receive these two benefits unilaterally? If we are calling out for sin’s forgiveness—unequivocally yes (1 John 1:9)!

The Lord has always demonstrated His concern for His children’s physical well-being. “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). But physical healing is never a guarantee—the only such guarantee is found in the believer’s future glorification (Romans 8:30). David prayed hard for spiritual and physical healing after committing his sin against God, Bathsheba, and Uriah (2 Samuel 12; Psalm 51). Spiritual forgiveness was unilateral and immediate, but Yahweh had different plans for David’s precious baby (2 Samuel 12:23).

Be reminded, believer, that we live between the pages of Romans 8. We see the groaning of the creation and painfully feel the groaning we ourselves experience. Even so, God providentially sustains our bodies as we carry out His will until His Kingdom comes (Matthew 6:13). I am reminded of what one dear believer experienced from a very painful disease. Given only a year to live, God miraculously allowed her an additional seven years, during which she discipled more than 10 women and led several to a saving knowledge of Christ. She was finally called home into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Regardless of our circumstances, we must always “bless the LORD” and trust in Him. CM

Days of Praise Podcast Days of Praise Podcast is a podcast based on the Institute for Creation Research quarterly print devotional, Days of Praise. Start your day with devotional readings written by Dr. Henry Morris, Dr. Henry Morris III, Dr. John Morris, and others to strengthen and encourage you in your Christian faith.
 
         

 

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