173: Causes of Sickness - Jim Logan

The devotional explores the complex relationship between sin, sickness, and divine purpose, emphasizing that while sin can contribute to illness, it is not the sole cause—illustrated by Jesus' response to the man born blind, where neither he nor his parents sinned, but his condition was intended to reveal God’s glory. It distinguishes between sickness that leads to death and sickness that serves God’s greater purpose, highlighting how suffering can be a platform for divine manifestation and spiritual growth. Drawing from James 5, the passage underscores the importance of prayer, faith, and the church’s role in intercession, exemplified by a powerful testimony of a child’s miraculous healing through faith and prayer despite a terminal diagnosis. The sermon affirms that healing may come through medical means, prayer, or divine intervention, and calls believers to respond to illness with faith, confession, and a heart focused on glorifying God regardless of outcome. Ultimately, it reframes sickness not as a sign of divine punishment, but as an opportunity to reflect God’s power, grace, and eternal purposes.