Someone once said "It appears God, in His fierce anger against those who are not saved, brings painful experiences such as poverty and sickness on them as judgement." But that’s a wrong perception of God. God is gracious and kind, both to the righteous and the unrighteous. His nature is goodness and love. He never buffets people with pain and suffering; rather, He always seeks to heal, save, and bless. He’s the healer, restorer, and mender of broken hearts, broken lives, and broken relationships. Several accounts in the Bible readily buttress this. The story of blind Bartimaeus is a case in point. The Bible says he was born blind; and not satisfied with his condition, he cried out to Jesus for help, and the Lord restored his sight (Mark 10:51-52).
Posted on: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:38:58 +0000