Healing in the light of the Law and Judgment
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In this section, we will limit our observations for the following reasons
When we come across scriptures that link God with destruction, there is a tendency to discontinue our pursuit for divine healing. We need not lose heart, if our heart is right with God for the highest and unchangeable revelation of God is – GOD IS LOVE. (Please see “Difficult Old Testament Scriptures”). God the Creator is Holy. He is also the Supreme Judge of the Universe. Therefore, Eternal Judgment is a fundamental doctrine of Christ (Hebrews 6:1, 2 ) God gave the commandment, “Thou shalt not kill” (Exodus 20:13) A more accurate rendering would be “Thou shalt not slay or murder” Now, by no stretch of imagination, would even a heathen, call God a Killer or a Murderer. The One who makes a law is also responsible for Justice. Skeptics and flippant readers of the Scriptures generally do not try to feel the heart of God, the mind of Christ. But a diligent reader will discern that God as the lawgiver first warns us about the consequences of breaking His commandments or going against His Word. Remember that when a person rebels and steps out of the will of God, he is firstly a prey for the devil, our adversary who goes about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. Remember also the words of Jesus when he said that He had come to give abundant life and not to destroy life. When an accident occurs on the road, we cannot blame the Chief of Police. An accident occurs whenever a person breaks the laid down traffic laws. God as the lawgiver is also responsible for justice being meted out. Many would laugh at this. But bear in mind that God is merciful and His judgments are usually slow but sure. Where there is a law, there must be a judgment for breaking it, a judge to pronounce the sentence and a means of carrying out the required punishment. We must also bear in mind that God is Holy and the Bible talks of His wrath very frequently. God is God and man is only man, made from the dust of the ground. In the Bible we usually see God connected to destruction, either in the defense of His own people or as the dispenser of justice without partiality.
As far as your healing is concerned, if you have resisted the work of God or been a party in rebelling against the commandments of God, confess your sin, leave it, and expect the mercy of God. 
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