Today’s Thought “Demise” G. Ward

“They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated (men of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and caves and holes in the ground. And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect.” Hebrews 11:37-40

 

Christian faith-healer Joe Daugherty died of cancer on November 22, 2009. There will be a memorial service for him at Oral Roberts University, Mabee Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 30, 2009, at 1:30pm (CST). Mr. Daugherty was 57 years old.

 

I viewed a world renowned faith healer on last evening repudiate sickness. He sought de-contextualization of the scriptures in substantiating his message. He’s currently 62 years of age. His mother died of complications due to diabetes and his father died of cancer.

The audience of last evening’s telecast was representative of thousands. Hands were lifted high and shouts of acclimation resounded intensely. After all, who in the world wants to be sick unto death?

Although Psalms 90:10 records a short life span for man, we’re taught to deny this captive thought of death. In Hebrews 11, notable patriarchs of the faith are witnesses to great suffering, we’re instructed not to place claimants on what could be tragic. Although Holy Jesus is viewed as the suffering Christ in Isaiah 53:5 and the very prefacing of “by His stripes are we healed” yields to His work on Calvary’s cross for you and me, we (selfishly) adopt a life without suffering? What is really going on in the mindset of those supposed reasonable ones? Haven’t you attended enough funerals to know you may be next? Dat boy is so negative, ain’t he?

Happy Wednesday!