I promised some interaction about God healing the body. Also, the blog allows me to say somethings that I didn’t get to say on Sunday. But first we can talk about what did get said:
Why does God heal? Because God loves our physical body. He created it very good, he gave it to us, and one day he will glorify it in the new heaven and new earth.
To be quite honest I got a little uncomfortable talking about our physical bodies that way. I’m not sure why that is exactly - maybe I’m not comfortable with my own skin either. But I found it a novel and enriching thought to consider that God does love my body and yours.
I’m sure part of the reason I get uncomfortable is the preponderance of messages that talk only about sex and the body and physical prowess and the body. I don’t think God’s love for our body has anything to do with that but the beauty and joy of celebrating His creation. God saying, “I love your body.” Gives a whole new meaning.