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The Ministry of Health and Healing
The Israelites failed to fulfill God’s purpose and thus failed to
receive the blessings that might have been theirs. But in Joseph and
Daniel, in Moses and Elisha and many others, we have noble exam-
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ples of the results of the true plan of living. The same faithfulness
today will produce like results. To us it is written:
“You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him
who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
1 Peter
2:9
.
“Blessed are those who trust in the Lord,
whose trust is the Lord.”
They shall “flourish like the palm tree,
and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
They are planted in the house of the Lord;
they flourish in the courts of our God.
In old age they still produce fruit;
they are always green and full of sap.”
“Let your heart keep my commands;
For length of days and long life
And peace they will add to you. ...
Then you will walk safely in your way,
And your foot will not stumble.
When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
Do not be afraid of sudden terror,
Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
For the Lord will be your confidence,
And will keep your foot from being caught.”
Jeremiah 17:7, Psalm
92:12-14, NRSV;
Proverbs 3:1, 2, 23-26.
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