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Why did Jesus Come—Part II

Posted by boyd berends

Some time ago I submitted an article entitled “Why did Jesus Come?”

Since that time I have suffered a stroke and will get to examine all over again some of what I asked?

Previously I asked did Jesus have to suffer as He did? It was always my understanding that Jesus’ death was the act that saved us, or made us right with God. Having come very close to death, I now realize that one does not have to suffer to die. When I watched the “Passion” I asked myself why the suffering Jesus’ bore. Was there a reason?

When I read Isaiah 53 I read that He (Jesus) was to suffer for our sickness, griefs and our sorrows.  Then in Luke I read where Jesus the physician came to heal the sick and then He suffered so that we could be healed. I read where He (Jesus) defeated all the works of the devil, and I sure think sickness is a work of the devil.

Twelve years or so ago, I was told that I had cancer. Now when you are told that you have the BIG C, a lot of thoughts run through your mind, like where do I go first? I went to the Lord and I quickly became convinced that I was to do nothing but trust in His Word.

After really being tested, two or three years later I was told that the tumor had died. Then I was told I had heart problems. Before we could deal woth that problem I went on a scheduled mission trip. I had the opprtunity to teach about healing and to ask the natives to pray for my healing. They did, and I thought I was healed. Then later I saw myself in a vision being wheeled into the operating room and knew that I was to go through with the bypass surgery. I returned to the states and had a quadrupple heart surgery. This took place on Thursday afternoon. I went home the following Sunday, climbed 28 steps and then went to work on Monday. The miracle was in the restoration this time.

Now once again I am faced with a choice to make. Do I believe the Book and what it says, or do I throw in the towel?

In Romans four, I read that Abraham did not waver over the promises and it was counted to him as rightousness. I have to ask myself if I am being tested, and if I pass the test, will it be counted as rightousness for me?

This is a good question for me, but I must always keep in mind that even if I am restored, all healing is but temporary. We will all die, the difference is that for me I know it.