If you’ve ever had a religious conversation with an atheist, then this question probably came up.
“If there is a God, then why is He giving people cancer?”
Atheists are constantly trying to prove that God doesn’t exist.
But let’s go along with their argument for a while.
What if people didn’t ever become sick?
It sounds nice at first.
But take a moment to picture a world where everyone was healthy…no matter how much they abused their body.
Our actions would be robbed of their meaning.
It wouldn’t matter what we did.
Drinking.
Smoking.
Drugs.
Everything would be the same as living a healthy lifestyle.
And we would quickly not even have a reason to live purely.
Disease, however, is what gives our health meaning.
It allows us to appreciate what we have instead of taking it for granted.
It is the greatest motivator to exercise regularly, sleep 7 to 8 hours every night, and take care of our physical and spiritual health.
And it is how God tests our trust in Him.
When we face challenges, it can often be tempting to become discouraged or even question God’s plan.
However, if we approach these challenges with a positive attitude, they can become opportunities for us to grow in our faith and deepen our relationship with God.
One of the key biblical principles is perseverance.
In James 1:2-4, we are told to consider it pure joy when we face trials, because they test our faith and produce perseverance.
By relying on God’s strength and seeking His guidance during times of struggle, we can build resilience and deepen our trust in Him.
Through our hardships, we learn to be thankful for the blessings in our journeys.
Our loved ones, our health, our possessions, this is how everything gains meaning.
God sends challenges our way because He loves us and wants us to evolve.
So if you are ever faced with health issues, don’t be discouraged.
Be thankful for them.
They are not obstacles.
They are God’s way to allow us to appreciate His blessings to us.
The Christian Tech-Nerd 