I thought I would clarify my thoughts on the quote I included in the previous post before moving on from it. Here’s my take on it. I don’t believe that it’s sound theology to say that God would heal someone because if He didn’t it could cause a lot of people to lose faith. I believe that God will do whatever brings Him most glory and accomplishes His will. That’s not an easy answer either. I’ll admit that. But it does explain why God may answer some prayers in the way that we would hope and others in ways that we don’t much better.
I believe the poster was sincere in her faith and her statement. She’s in the middle of a difficult situation. However, I would caution anyone who is giving advice to someone else in a crisis situation to be careful with statements like that. I believe with absolute certainty that God can heal and intervene in any situation. I don’t know that He will choose to do so in the way that I want. That doesn’t mean my faith is less strong.
Which is a stronger evidence of Christ’s miraculous work in a person’s life: A person miraculously healed (here on earth) of terminal cancer or wife that, though losing her husband, continues to praise God in the midst of incredible circumstances? Both scenarios are powerful and can have equal impact in increasing one’s faith.
[...] *His reasons for saying “yes” or “no” have to do with what will bring Him greatest glory and accomplish His will for our lives. (I think) That’s basically what I wrote here. [...]