If You Are on Meds. Part [4] 09/23/2026 (Morning thought)

Jeremiah 46:11 Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured.

Thus, although meds do serve many good purposes when used rightly, prudence and wisdom, together with a good understanding of causes, and effect will pave the way for sound decision making, so that, if at all possible, persons could avoid being hooked on meds for life. Therefore, before we get into the Bible study, there are a few instructions God would have us consider, as we try to mitigate and address diseases, medical and physical issues, and treatment and cures.

Often, good permanent results may seem to be elusive but with good instruction and practice a better state of being could be achieved, in many cases. [1] Whenever you have a health issue that needs to be taken care of, it is highly recommended that you consult with The Great Physician first, wherever this is possible, before proceeding. God honors the disposition to put Him first and not last in our decision making, and in doing so, He can go before us to clear the field of unforeseen issues we were not expecting. I

n other words, you would never go wrong with prayer, for it paves the way for God to intervene in our behalf, if needed. [2] Whenever there’s a medical condition, or health problem to confront, try to ascertain the root cause before diving headlong into the drug arena. We are living in an age where symptoms are often the focus of treatment, leaving the root cause of the problem untouched. Thus, the mere masking of the underlying health issues, by popping pills, will leave the real problem untreated.

Jeremiah 30:13 There is none to plead thy cause, that thou mayest be bound up: thou hast no healing medicines.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

If You Are on Meds. Part [3] 09/23/2026 (Evening thought)

Matthew 8:5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, 6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. 7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

There are certain situations, especially when dealing with chronic pain, where the dosages have to be increased incrementally over a period of time, since the body no longer responds positively to the former, smaller dosages. This creates an ongoing dependence on pain killers and as larger and more potent dosages are taken as prescribed the body keeps on adapting until it could reach a point where it doesn’t respond at all, to any drug, or to any dose,.

That’s because over a period of time, of extended use the brain can become desensitized. When this becomes the case, the person could find themselves in an unfortunate situation, where there is constant pain, and discomfort disturbing the body continually, with relief becoming ever more out of reach. Lower back pain, and joint pain often become more frequent and intense with age, which leads to pain killers as a go to source for relief.

Due caution must be exercised when dealing with chronic pain, for if it is the case that strong pain killers are prescribed, it will be prudent and wise to inquire about the long- term effects on mind and body. Strong pain killers, such as Oxycodone and Fentanyl are notorious for training your brain to crave more, and more of the drug. Over a period of time, with increased dosages, and an increase in frequency of use, persons could become addicted, and when this is the case you could find yourself trapped in a cycle from which there is little hope of escape.

Ezekiel 30:9 In that day shall messengers go forth from me in ships to make the careless Ethiopians afraid, and great pain shall come upon them, as in the day of Egypt: for, lo, it cometh.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!