Matthew 10:1 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
Now, it is true that God at times will work through human agencies to bring relief to suffering humans and even though some may not know it, God is The One who, in some instances is working behind the scenes to bring about His good purposes for us all. Thus, the question arises very often in the current environment: Is it God’s will that faith in Him alone should sustain us at this time, or should Christians incorporate current science in collaboration with their faith to make the package complete?
We do not propose to have all the answers to these haunting, questions, however, we must make clear from the study of God’s word what is faith and what is presumption. Faith in God always leads a person to obey God to the best of their knowledge, and to the best of their ability. Faith claims the promises of God, but it complies with the conditions laid down for the fulfillment of those promises.
Presumption also claims promises, but it refuses to abide by the Biblical stipulations on which fulfillment is promised. There are many whose expectations will be severely shaken when it is discovered that God would not be intervening as they expected, and there are others who will defy all odds, and demonstrate in real time that God can certainly be depended upon, to fulfill His word, in unconventional ways and means.
Hebrews 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!