QKAG: Issue # 103

PAST ISSUE # 103
Questions Kids Ask About God

Question: If God can heal, why doesn't He heal all the time?

Answer: This is a difficult question to answer because we do not know why God does not heal the sick all the time. There are a number of possible reasons. One reason is a lack of faith (Matthew 9:2, 22, 14:31; Acts 14:9). In Matthew 13:58, Jesus did not do many miracles because the people lacked the faith. Another reason is unrepentant sin which prevents people from being healed (Leviticus 26:15-16; Psalm 38:3, 41:4; John 5:14; James 5:15-16). One other reason is that it is not according to God's timing for the person to be healed. For example, Job, a righteous man, had to go through much suffering before he was restored (Job 42:10). Apostle Paul was also not healed of "the thorn in his flesh" (2 Corinthians 12:7). In conclusion, it is important to let God be in control of our sickness. He is Almighty God and we should not accuse Him of being unjust when He does not heal us (Job 40:2). We should trust God to heal us according to His time. Even if He does not heal us at all, remember that His grace is sufficient for all of us and we will go to heaven when we die (1 Corinthians 12:9). Related topic in Issues # 55, 56.

Key Bible verses:
Exodus 15:26; Psalm 103:3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 4:23; John 5:3-9, 6:2

Prayer of children:
Dear Lord Jesus, please heal me of my sickness. Please bless, protect me and teach me to trust in You. Amen.

Prayer of parents or educators:
Dear Lord Jesus, thank You that Your grace is sufficient for all of us. I believe that You are the God that heals. I commit (name of sick child) into Your loving hands. Please heal and restore him/her to good health. Please send Your angels to protect him/her from the attack of the enemy. Thank You, Lord Jesus, I trust that You will be sovereign over (name of sick child). Amen.

Last words...
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5)
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