Dear brothers and sisters,
In times of illness and uncertainty, it is natural to seek comfort and protection. The Bible is a rich source of reassurance, reminding us that God is our protector, even in matters of health. God’s promise to shield us from sickness is a comforting thought that brings peace to our hearts. We see this divine protection in many instances throughout the scriptures.
Consider the story of Job. Despite his severe trials and afflictions, God ultimately restored his health and blessed him abundantly. This shows us that even when we face dire circumstances, God’s protection and healing are ever-present. Another powerful example is the Israelites in Egypt. When plagues struck the land, God safeguarded His people, demonstrating His power to protect from widespread disease.
Dear friend, our faith in God’s protection is further reinforced by the numerous passages where Jesus healed the sick during His ministry. Whether it was the blind receiving sight, the lame walking, or the lepers being cleansed, these acts of healing were not just miracles but also signs of God’s kingdom and His desire to make us whole.
We should also remember King David’s words in the Psalms, where he frequently speaks of God as a refuge and fortress. David’s trust in God’s protection was unwavering, and his life is a testimony to the peace that comes from relying on the Almighty.
In the New Testament, the apostle Paul speaks about the “peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,” guarding our hearts and minds. This peace is not just emotional but also a spiritual shield against the trials, including sickness, that we may face.
Dear friend, let us place our trust in God’s ability to protect us. Embrace His promises and seek Him in prayer. Remember that God’s love for us is boundless, and His power to heal and protect is beyond measure.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about God protecting us from sickness.
“The Lord will take away from thee all sickness, will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all them that hate thee”
— Deuteronomy 7:15
“Bless the Lord , O my soul, forget not all his benefitsWho forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases”
— Psalm 103:2-3
“He sent his word, healed them, delivered them from their destructions”
— Psalm 107:20
“He healeth the broken in heart, bindeth up their wounds”
— Psalm 147:3
“The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness”
— Psalm 41:3
“There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling”
— Psalm 91:10
“My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayingsLet them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heartFor they are life unto those that find them, health to all their flesh”
— Proverbs 4:20-22
“He giveth power to the faint; to them that have no might he increaseth strength”
— Isaiah 40:29
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; with his stripes we are healed”
— Isaiah 53:5
“Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, thine health shall spring forth speedily: thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy reward”
— Isaiah 58:8
“For I will restore health unto thee, I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord ; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after”
— Jeremiah 30:17
“Behold, I will bring it health cure, I will cure them, will reveal unto them the abundance of peace truth”
— Jeremiah 33:6
“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, bare our sicknesses”
— Matthew 8:17
“Jesus went about all the cities villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, healing every sickness every disease among the people”
— Matthew 9:35
“He said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, be whole of thy plague”
— Mark 5:34
“Whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: as many as touched him were made whole”
— Mark 6:56
“The whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, healed them all”
— Luke 6:19
“The people, when they knew it, followed him: he received them, spake unto them of the kingdom of God, healed them that had need of healing”
— Luke 9:11
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, to kill, to destroy: I am come that they might have life, that they might have it more abundantly”
— John 10:10
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”
— John 14:27
“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost with power: who went about doing good, healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him”
— Acts 10:38
“But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you”
— Romans 8:11
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
— Romans 8:28
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus”
— Philippians 4:19
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear SonIn whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins”
— Colossians 1:13-14
“Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the LordAnd the prayer of faith shall save the sick, the Lord shall raise him up; if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him”
— James 5:14-15
“Ye shall serve the Lord your God, he shall bless thy bread, thy water; I will take sickness away from the midst of thee”
— Exodus 23:25
“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; ye shall go forth, grow up as calves of the stall”
— Malachi 4:2
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake theeSo that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man shall do unto me”
— Hebrews 13:5-6
“God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away”
— Revelation 21:4