You recall when God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt he protested his inadequacy, including the fact that he stuttered. But notice the Lord's response in: Exodus 4:11 "So the LORD said to him, "Who has made man's mouth? Or who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing, or the blind? Have not I, the LORD?". He says "who has made man's mouth?" He is reassuring Mosses not to worry, even though he stuttered God created His mouth and He will help him to speak. But also notice that He says, he makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing and the blind. These physical afflictions are not merely the products of defective genes or accidents; they are a part of God's sovereign plan. Notice in John 9:1-3 John talks about a man who was blind from birth, but notice in verse three that it doesn't say he was blind because of sin, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.
My friend, whatever your physical affliction is, whether God heals you of it or not, we are to glorify God in it. God has a plan; He has a purpose for each and every one of us. He works through all types of circumstances to fulfill His plan, even if it means through physical afflictions. Let us say with the Apostle Paul in 2 Cor. 12:10 " I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong."
Trust God in every aspect of your life; remember, God is in control and is always with you.
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