
Today we consider the question, why does God allow sickness and disease?
I’d like to offer 3 reasons for suffering that will hopefully give you some understanding as to why sickness is so rampant, even amongst believers.
When I volunteered in the chaplaincy at my local hospital, I often encountered similar questions like ‘if God is love, why does He allow sickness?’ or ‘why did my loved one die?’
Have you ever asked such questions?
Think of a young child, constantly asking why about anything and everything, eager to grow and understand. Even Jesus asked God ‘why have you forsaken me?’