 |
Why Would A Loving God Allow Christians to Suffer With Cancer
Author: Linda Dipman  | Posted: 28-04-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 5 | Rating: (113)  (?) 
 I was mortified as a father described the horrifying details of his daughters cancer. He stopped by my upholstery shop after a 14 hour work day to purchase a piece of foam. Out of his mouth he spoke of the cancer that consumed his twelve year old daughter. During the fight for her life she lost her left eye, her left breast, both ovaries and her uterus. He explained that he worked all of the time in order to pay for the chemotherapy. His wife stopped working so she could stay by their child's side refusing to leave their house for fear of what would happen to their daughter next.
The man that stood before me looked exhausted, and almost defeated. The description of his daughter sent chills through my body as I realized just how horrible a disease cancer can become. A quickening in my heart opened my mind to the revelation that he was describing the slow, painful, death of his beloved child. Without hesitation and a renewed sense of determination he stated, "I believe in God!"
The statistics of this ferrous cancerous disease is mind bobbling. A million and a half people every year come down with cancer. Thirty percent diagnosed are people who choose to smoke. Currently there are tens of millions of people suffering and even more millions of people dealing with the pain of watching a family member slowly die an agonizing death from this horrible disease.
Cancer does not discriminate, it attacks everyone from new born babies to elderly adults. The chances are, if you are over seventy years of age, you will eventually die from some form of cancer. This is the reality of this disease. It is a truth that makes all people question "Why Would a Loving God Allow Christians to Suffer With Cancer"?
Doctors, parents and society will do anything to fight against cancer through research, cancer awareness programs, and through regular checkups to catch the disease before it can spread. From new medications to operations that remove the disease have been improved, but still the disease is ranked as one of the number one killers of people.
Why has cancer gripped so tightly to the human race? If doctors and medicine can't protect us from the disease, then what can? When the epidemic of cancer is so wide spread, who will be next? If God loves people then why would he allow Cancer?
All of these questions can only be answered when we look at the purpose of our world. Why are we here in the first place? If all we are here for is to suffer and endure pain then I want out of this world, now!
Many Christians, all over the world, look full into the face of the devil cancer and feel helpless and scared. They are filled with fear and dread as they wonder how they will overcome such a terrible disease.
It is very important as we face hard tests in life that we understand why we must stand our ground and fight! Jesus came to save people by teaching them lessons on spiritual warfare. When you are a Christian you are different from those who don't have Jesus in their lives. Jesus opens our eyes and gives us battle plans so we will face all obstacles with faith.
Matthew 10: 34, "Do you think that I came to bring peace to the world. No, I did not come to bring peace, but a sword."
We as Christians must be prepared to fight for our lives. We must hold onto the principles of God and understand that our biggest enemy is Satan. Satan is the god of this world and his goal is to destroy the lives of good people. When we are aware of whom we are fighting then we must get our shields of faith up and fight!
We live in a world where we must learn the difference between right and wrong. In order to understand right from wrong we must be presented with opposites: good health and disease, war and peace, love and hate, and clearly the difference between God and Satan.
Most people, when they are in the throws of facing a deadly disease, blame God and hate Him for allowing them to get this disease. They don't take responsibility for smoking cigarettes that gave them lung cancer. They don't think about how they don't read their Bibles, go to church, or pray. All they can think about is finding someone greater than themselves to blame.
God did not create cancer! God is love! He loves people and wants the best for their lives. Unfortunately, when you turn away from God you take away your ability to fight.
2 Kings 17: 25-28, "When they first settled there, they did not worship the Lord, and so he sent lions, which killed some of them. The emperor of Assyria was told that the people he settled in the cities of Samaria did not know the law of the god of that land, and so the god had sent lions, which were killing them. So the emperor commanded: 'Send back one of the priests we brought as prisoners; have him go back and live there, in order to teach the people the law of the god of that land.' So an Israelite priest who had been deported from Samaria went and lived in Bethel, where he taught the people how to worship the Lord."
When you don't understand why you need God, then you lose your fight against anything that wants to destroy your life. Satan is the god of this world and when we do nothing to prevent him from hurting us then evil reigns supreme. This simple illustration of how lions were killing people shows how our lives can be filled with chaos if we don't have God on our side.
Jesus came to teach people how to fight. We must activate our faith in God by prayer and Bible study. Pray the Lord's Prayer. Pray for protection from Satan. Pray for strength during your fight and ask for the Lords will to be done. When you know what you are suppose to do in order to fight against the evil that wants to destroy your life, then you have a battle plan.
Romans 12: 12, "Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times."
God loves you. Fear is Satan coming in to corrupt your thinking and to separate you from activating the power of God. God conquers all evil. Believe in Miracles. Believe in Jesus Christ as your Savior and you will be saved. Believe in the saving power of grace and how God forgives you the wrongs of your past.
Our world is filled with traps and temptations that lead us astray from God. But with Christ you can do anything. You can endure cancer with victory when you place your faith in Jesus. God loves people and He is right by your side during every procedure you endure when you are fighting for your life against cancer. When you are in the throws of cancer, He will give you joy. Joy that he allowed you worthy to suffer for His sake. Joy that assures you that you are His witness to doctors, nurses, friends, and all people who come into contact with you that Satan may be able to kill your body, but he can't destroy your faith in God.
Everything we endure in this world is meant to teach us the difference between good and bad. When we have this knowledge then we know with certainty how to fight against Satan. Pray for protection from Satan. Be positive while giving encouragement to those who are suffering with cancer.
You are a light to the world. A light that can only shine when you are going through the fire of testing. Tests reveal what a person is like in their heart! Tests when they are over will give you the power to witness to others of what you can overcome when you have Jesus in your life. Tests show us that we are more powerful than the god of this world.
The statistics are staggering of how many people are suffering from cancer in our world today. But with Gods help you can overcome the world. With Jesus on your side you can walk down whatever path you must travel with confidence that you can do it! God loves people and He will never let you down. Trust in God and you will win your game of life.
Rate this Article:
Current: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s).
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/cancer-articles/why-would-a-loving-god-allow-christians-to-suffer-with-cancer-398238.html
About the Author:Linda C Dipman author of The Game Of Life It's Almost Over http://outskirtspress.com/gameoflife presents And His Love Shone Down, my true life story! It describes all the persecutions I endured. It will put you on the edge of your seat as you read each vivid detail. You will feel terror and experience love like nothing you have ever read before. lovinghandsministry.com
|
Submitting articles has become one of the most popular means of generating quality backlinks and targeted traffic to your website. Join us today - It's Free! |
|
Related Articles
Why Does God Allow Cancer
By: Linda Dipman | 20/01/2008 | Cancer
My fears mounted as each day passed with yet another set of tests declaring that the cancer is still present. Relatives I hadn't seen for years began parading into my hospital room. They're expressions reflected concern mixed with deathbed goodbyes.
The Prognoses Was Serious, I Was Going To Die
By: Linda Dipman | 10/04/2008 | Religion
Why was this happening to me? I always did what was right. Why would God allow such a terrible disease to consume my body? When we commit our ways to following God, isn't He suppose to protect us?
Tornados Are an Instrument Used By Satan
By: Linda Dipman | 25/02/2008 | Religion
The storm lasted only a few minutes, but the devastation left from the tornado took my breath away. Thankfully my children and I were alright, but in the midst of the storm my wife had become separated from us.
Sin Was My Master And Murder Was My Crime
By: Linda Dipman | 04/02/2008 | Motivational
Time passed slowly over the next day as he waited to see if anyone would notice what he had done. His only thoughts were what would happen to him when they found out about the murder. The feelings of power that he had once felt were now changing into the fear of retribution.
Trust And Obey Part Three
By: Linda Dipman | 08/03/2007 | Religion
I was left in jail and mad at the predicament we were in. I had lost custody of my children, now Tori was about to lose custody of Brad. Prison was looming over both our heads for defying the court order and all I had done was trusted and obeyed God.
Why Does Cancer Kill
By: Linda Dipman | 04/12/2007 | Religion
If God loves people why do some people get life threatening diseases in their twenties? A cancer that produces tumors, which eat away at their very life, leaving them in excruciating pain.
The Battle Over Love
By: Linda Dipman | 24/01/2007 | Religion
The Chess game took on a form of war that led to a truth. A truth that was disguised so that the evil found in the hearts of men would be revealed.
Good men recognize love and do what is right, but if you are not careful a good man can be used as an instrument of hate.
Should Christian People Mourn the Death of A Man Who Promoted Hate
By: Linda Dipman | 22/05/2007 | Religion
Newsmen hovered and ran to cover the newest breaking story. They were eager to proclaim the death of a powerful man of the Religious Right who had passed away from a massive heart attack.
Got a Question? Ask.
Ask the community a question about this article:
Frequently Asked Questions
Blood flow velocities
By: blondie | 11-07-2008
Where would I find (chart, etc.) what is considered to be "normal" blood flow velocities (cm. per second)?
Weight problems
By: rania | 11-07-2008
well,i'm 15years old (1.74 or 1.75m) but i don't feel that my weight goes with my length.it's not like i'm obese or something but other girls in my age are thinner 20kg i don't know if is it because of my length i mean 1.75m?!! it's a big number so what to do?!!
Can I use both Propecia pills and Minoxidil spray ...
By: Dubosk | 11-07-2008
Can I use both Propecia pills and Minoxidil spray for better results?
What should I do? Please help, I don't want my heart broken.
By: lOvePiNk21 | 10-07-2008
Me and my boyfriend were going out since junior year in high school. He is my high school sweetheart. Now that we have graduated we are going to different colleges. I am kind of scared because many people told me it wont last because we are going to meet knew people and move on. How do I know if me and him are going to stay together or not? Or at least should we split up? What is better to do, I don't know.
What is the email address of Prof. H.N.Macha
By: al korba | 10-07-2008
What is the email address of Prof. H.N.Macha
Would you give up your 3 kids because your so-called friend told you to?
By: ~!Question Queen Pinto Bean!~ | 10-07-2008
Would you give up your 3 kids because your so-called friend told you to?My twin sister told my other sister about how her friend talked her into giving her kids away. Why did she even listen to that stupid girl when the girl didn't even graduate from high school?Yet, my twin sister hasn't spoken to me in like 9 mos. b/c of rumors my brother started about me. We're in our mid 20's, & he's 28. That girl is like 23, & she was dating my brother. These 2 were both feuding over this girl because my twin is a lesbian & left her husband for my brother's girlfriend. I know. Crazy & dysfunctional. But my trouble-making brother flipped his wrongdoings on me, & now my twin sister falsely accused me of creating drama, & I didn't know anything about what happened. But anyway I have a baby nephew who I never even got to meet, but this girl got to spend time with them. I am very hurt by this. I have my college degree, & I'm not a part of their feuds. It's not fair how my twin sister & him are on good terms, & there, he spread death rumors about her last week.
Q&A Powered by: 
Latest Cancer Articles
Poor Dental Health Increases Risk of Cancer
By: Sheila Guilloton | 18/07/2008
Regular dental check-ups can prevent oral cancer, one of the fastest growing and deadly cancers. It is also a cancer which can be prevented with proper dental care.
Breast Cancer Treatment: Get it in India
By: Ravi Jeswani | 18/07/2008
Now day’s availability of high quality medical treatment facilities and most experienced cancer surgeons makes it possible to get breast cancer treatment done without any risk and at very low cost.
Pancreatic Cancer Surgery in India at Affordable Cost
By: Ravi Jeswani | 18/07/2008
With the advancement in the surgical techniques of cancer surgery in India it is now possible to get the With the advancement in the surgical techniques of cancer surgery in India it is now possible to get the pancreatic cancer surgery in India at affordable cost.
Lung Cancer – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By: peterhutch | 18/07/2008
Lung cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. This growth may lead to metastasis, invasion of adjacent tissue and infiltration beyond the lungs. The vast majority of primary lung cancers are carcinomas of the lung, derived from epithelial cells
Liver Cancer – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By: peterhutch | 18/07/2008
Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It filters harmful substances from the blood, digests fats from food and stores the sugar that your body uses for energy. Primary liver cancer starts in the liver. Metastatic liver cancer starts somewhere else and spreads to your liver.
Leukemia – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By: peterhutch | 18/07/2008
Leukemia or leukaemia (Greek leukos λευκός, "white"; aima αίμα, "blood") is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal proliferation (production by multiplication) of blood cells, usually white blood cells (leukocytes)
Chronic Leukaemia Surgery: Manage it in India
By: Ravi Jeswani | 18/07/2008
The availability of high quality resources and most experienced cancer surgeons in India makes chronic leukaemia surgery now possible in India at low risk and at very less cost.
Brain Tumor Surgery: Get it in India
By: Ravi Jeswani | 17/07/2008
Now day’s India is becoming a medical hub and a growing destination for Brain Tumor surgery. Indian cancer surgery hospitals of India provide most advanced treatment facilities and experts in the field of cancer surgery.
More from Linda Dipman
I Want To Know My Future Part Two
By: Linda Dipman | 17/07/2008 | Religion
My grandson fully dressed in cap and gown proudly walked across the stage to receive his diploma. He was now officially graduated from pre-school. As he received his diploma he was asked one question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Without hesitation he clearly stated, "A prophet."
I Am A Future Resident Of Heaven
By: Linda Dipman | 12/07/2008 | Religion
A young Christian woman lay on an examination table, she was just diagnosed with a terminal illness, and she was determined to not be afraid of dying. She closed her eyes and imagined what it would be like to meet God face to face.
A House Is Not A Home Without God
By: Linda Dipman | 12/07/2008 | Religion
As my eyes scanned the scene once more, an unexpected emptiness invaded my senses. A feeling that something important was missing from the house. Once again I looked inside the mansion and in a small enclosure next to the entrance to the living room, stood an idol representing the god of wealth and prosperity.
Gay Marriage, Why Not
By: Linda Dipman | 19/06/2008 | Marriage
Twenty years ago I had a supernatural experience when the Holy Spirit came into my life and I fell madly in love with a woman. I was jailed, injured, and robbed of the custody of my children, all because of love.
I Want To Live A Good Life Free From Financial Worries
By: Linda Dipman | 18/06/2008 | Personal Finance
Do you ever feel like the walls are closing in together ready to crush you? Are you in debt and over your head with interest rates ever increasing to the point you must either get a much better paying job or hire an attorney so you can go bankrupt?
Will Your Faith Withstand Each Test
By: Linda Dipman | 14/06/2008 | Religion
The rain and wind swirled all around the house producing hail that covered the ground as if it had snowed.I felt confident and secure because the flat part of my roof had just been newly shingled, but within a few minutes of hard rain, leaks were filling buckets of water inside my house.
Lessons You Learn When Your Child Is In An Accident
By: Linda Dipman | 05/06/2008 | Religion
I watched as my three year old grandson was wheeled out of the emergency room fastened tightly to a gurney with a huge head brace encircling his tiny head. He was being flown to a larger hospital where a specialist for his kind of head injury was waiting to perform an operation on his brain to save his life.
Thousands Dead In Myanmar And China Is A Sign Of The End Times
By: Linda Dipman | 30/05/2008 | Religion
Mega disasters are a sign of the End Times. Our world has an allotted time and it is almost over. This is the reason why our world is experiencing mega disasters like the cyclone in Myanmar and the quake in China that has lead to hundreds of thousands of people dying.
|
|
Health 
