Remedies!

I recently came across the following referred to as “The History of Medicine” that appears to describe the changes in prescribed remedies through the ages. “Here, eat this root.” (2000 B.C.) “That root is heathen. Here, say this prayer.” (1000 A.D.) “That prayer is superstition. Here, drink this potion.” (1850 A.D.) “That potion is snake oil. Here, swallow this pill.” (1940 A.D. “That pill is ineffective. Here, take this antibiotic.” (1985 A.D.) “That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root.” (2000 A.D.)

Did you note the cycle? Even with all the technological advancements (and there have been many wonderful discoveries of medicines and procedures that are highly effective in benefiting the body and health in general) there are still things that have been around for ages that still have their value. Perhaps there are more herbs and other things yet to be discovered or that have been forgotten through the ages that God placed in His creation for our benefit.

Now, let me first say I am in no way minimizing the importance of medical and health professionals (including mental health), but we still should remain aware of how we live in a world full of “experts” who’s “expertise” comes with a wide variation of advice. One expert will say to do one thing and another say to do another while through the years there seems to be a continually changing “solution” to life situations God already addressed. At the “root” of many of life’s challenges is the refusal to acknowledge God’s Sovereign Will! Since He is the Author and Creator of life, what is often needed most is to get BACK TO THE BASICS of what He has declared true from the beginning of time!

In the wisdom of Proverbs we read…
“(5) EVERY WORD OF GOD PROVES TRUE; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. (6) Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.” ( Proverbs 30:5-6 ESV)

We can count on His counsel. We can rely on His direction.

When Jesus addressed the subject of anxiousness in life, He urged…
“But SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, and all these things will be added to you.” ( Matthew 6:33 ESV)

It is God’s Ways and Will that we need to continually seek as the BASIC FOUNDATION for our life. Though some seem to live by the philosophy, “When all else fails, seek God!”, we will be spared much frustration, pain, and time if we would seek GOD’S WAY FIRST! Let us live in a manner that makes His wisdom evident in our daily living so that others may come to understand this to be true as well. May the “root” remedy associated with our life be that which goes deep in drawing life from the Will and Word of God!

Have a great day FINDING THE CURE IN CHRIST!
Carl

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