The world is sicker than ever and the all-important vaccine is still not here. People are seeking Bible verses suggesting God’s healing more than ever. Most people who are sick have this question, “Did God do this to me?” Maybe you’ve also wondered about this whole thing and are thinking if sickness is a discipline or punishment from God. It is time to get to the bottom of it if sickness is God’s will.
1. “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.” — James 5:14-15
2. “‘But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD…” — Jeremiah 30:17
3. “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” — Proverbs 17:22
4. “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19
5. “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10
6. “LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.” — Psalm 30:2
7. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
8. “…You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back.” — Isaiah 38:16-17
9. “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength…Those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:29,31
10. “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” — 1 Peter 2:24
11. “This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.” — Psalm 119:50
12. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3
13. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” — 3 John 1:2
