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These verses establish the foundational belief in God’s power and identity as the source of all healing.
出エジプト記15:26
“He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.’”
反射： This is one of the first revelations of God’s name: Yahweh-Rapha, The Lord Who Heals. This isn’t just one of God’s abilities; it is woven into the very fabric of His character. In the midst of our physical frailty, this truth offers a profound anchor for our identity. It assures us that our cry for healing is directed toward a God whose very nature is to restore and make whole.
エレミヤ 17:14
“Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.”
反射： This verse captures the essence of a soul in surrendered anguish. There is a beautiful and courageous vulnerability in admitting that our healing is entirely dependent on God’s action. It’s a release of the exhausting burden of trying to fix ourselves. This cry of dependence isn’t one of weakness, but of profound trust, redirecting our focus from the chaos of the illness to the steadfastness of the Healer.
詩篇 103:2-3
“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
反射： This passage beautifully connects the healing of the soul with the healing of the body. It reminds us that our brokenness is holistic, and God’s redemption is just as comprehensive. In sickness, it is easy to feel defined by our ailment. This verse invites us to lift our gaze and remember that God’s work in us is vast—encompassing both spiritual forgiveness and physical restoration, addressing the whole person with His grace.
イザヤ53:5
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; しかし、彼は私たちのそむきのために刺し通され、私たちの不義のために打ち砕かれた。 私たちに平安をもたらした罰が彼の上にあり、彼の傷によって私たちは癒されました。
反射： This verse is the heart of the Gospel’s response to suffering. It reframes our pain in light of Christ’s suffering. The healing mentioned here is ultimate and all-encompassing—spiritual, emotional, and one day, physical. It doesn’t mean we won’t face illness now, but it assures us that our deepest wounds—the ones that truly threaten our soul—have been decisively healed. This truth provides a bedrock of hope that holds us, even when our bodies fail.
3ヨハネ1:2
“Beloved, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”
反射： This simple, heartfelt prayer reveals the heart of God for His children. It affirms that a desire for physical well-being is a good and righteous desire. The harmony between physical health and soul-prosperity is the ideal. It gives us permission to long for health, not as a shallow vanity, but as a component of the flourishing life God intends for those He calls “Beloved.”
マーク 5:34
“He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.’”
反射： Jesus’ words to the bleeding woman are profoundly personal. He doesn’t just perform a miracle; He restores her dignity, calling her “Daughter” and affirming her courageous act of faith. This reminds us that our reaching out to God amidst our pain—our faith—is a meaningful part of the healing encounter. It is a powerful validation of the human heart’s desperate, brave search for wholeness.
Category 2: Finding Strength and Comfort in God’s Presence
These verses offer solace and assurance of God’s nearness during the lonely and frightening journey of illness.
詩篇41：3
“The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”
反射： Sickness can feel like a profound betrayal by one’s own body, leading to a deep sense of isolation. This verse paints a tender portrait of God not as a distant observer, but as an intimate caregiver. The image of God sustaining someone on their sickbed speaks directly to the lonely heart, promising a presence that soothes and a divine commitment to our restoration. It reassures us that even in our weakest moments, we are held and cherished.
詩篇 23:4
「わたしは死の陰の谷を歩いても、悪を恐れない。 あなたの杖とあなたの杖は、私を慰めます。
反射： Illness is often a journey through this very valley. The “shadow of death” speaks to the deep-seated fears that accompany a serious diagnosis. This beloved psalm doesn’t promise a detour around the valley, but a constant, protecting presence 「 内 」 it. The comfort here is not the absence of fear, but the presence of the Shepherd, whose strength and guidance are a more powerful reality than the shadows that loom.
イザヤ41：10
「恐れるな、わたしはあなたと共にいる。 恐れるな、わたしはお前の神だから。 わたしはあなたがたを強くし、助けてあげよう。 わたしはわたしの正しい右の手であなたを守る。
反射： This is a command born of a promise. It directly confronts the anxiety and dismay that so often accompany physical suffering. The feeling of our strength seeping away is one of the most distressing parts of being sick. God’s promise here is an infusion of divine strength. It’s a reminder that our resilience is not our own; we are upheld by a power infinitely greater than our affliction.
詩篇 73:26
「わたしの肉と心は衰えるかもしれないが、神はわたしの心の力であり、わたしの分である。
反射： This verse unflinchingly acknowledges the reality of physical decay. It does not offer false optimism. Instead, it offers a radical reorientation of our hope. It tells us that even when our bodies give out, something—Someone—endures. This is a profound comfort, detaching our ultimate security from the fragile state of our health and fastening it to the eternal, unshakable reality of God Himself.
2コリント1:3-4
「わたしたちの主イエス・キリストの父なる神、憐れみの父、すべての慰めの神、すべての苦しみの中で私たちを慰めてくださる方、ほめたたえてください。
反射： This passage provides a redemptive purpose for our pain. It assures us that our suffering is not meaningless. The comfort we receive from God is not a dead-end gift; it is meant to flow through us. This can instill a sense of mission even in illness, transforming our experience from a private agony into a training ground for compassion and empathy toward others who are hurting.
申命記 31:8
「主ご自身があなたの前に進み、あなたと共におられます。 かれはあなたがたを決して見捨てず、見捨てることもない。 恐れてはならない。 落胆するな」。
反射： The fear of being alone in our suffering can be overwhelming. This verse is a direct antidote to that fear of abandonment. The knowledge that God not only walks with us but goes 「 BEFORE 」 us into the unknown of our illness can calm the most anxious heart. It replaces the terror of the unknown with the security of a loving, sovereign presence who has already scouted the path ahead.
Category 3: The Role of Prayer and Community
These verses guide our response to sickness, emphasizing the power of prayer and the necessity of a supportive community.
ヤコブ5:14-15
「あなたがたの中に病気の人はいますか。 彼らは教会の長老たちを呼び、彼らの上に祈り、主の名によって油を注がれるようにしなさい。 信仰によってささげられた祈りは、病人を幸せにします。 主は彼らをよみがえらせられる。
反射： This is the most practical, action-oriented passage on healing in the New Testament. It powerfully counters the passivity and isolation of sickness. It calls us into community, to be vulnerable, and to engage in the tangible acts of prayer and anointing. It empowers both the sick person, who is given a specific action to take (“call the elders”), and the community, which is given a sacred-duty. This shared act of faith is a beautiful picture of the Body of Christ in action.
ピリピ4:6-7
「何事にも心配するな、あらゆる状況において、祈りと請願によって、感謝をもって、あなたの願いを神に知らせなさい。 そして、すべての理解を超越する神の平安が、あなたがたの心と心をキリスト・イエスにあって守ります。
反射： A medical diagnosis is often a diagnosis of anxiety. The “what ifs” can be more tormenting than the physical symptoms. This verse offers a divine prescription: transform anxious energy into prayerful communication. The result promised isn’t necessarily an instant cure, but something just as miraculous: a supernatural peace that stands guard over our hearts and minds, protecting us from the chaos of fear.
マタイ11:28
「疲れて重荷を負っているすべての者よ、わたしのもとに来なさい。
反射： Sickness is an immense burden—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Jesus’ invitation here is a balm to the exhausted soul. It is a call to lay down the heavy weight of trying to be strong, of managing pain, and of carrying fear. The “rest” He offers is not just sleep, but a deep, soul-level cessation of striving, a release into His capable and compassionate care.
箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. 「陽気な心は良い薬であるが、砕かれた精神は骨を乾かす。
反射： This piece of ancient wisdom is a profound statement on the mind-body connection. It validates the lived experience that our emotional state has a powerful impact on our physical resilience. Despair and hopelessness (“a crushed spirit”) can be debilitating, while joy and hope (“a cheerful heart”) can be a vital component of the healing process. It encourages us to cultivate emotional and spiritual health as an integral part of our physical care.
ガラテヤ6:2
「互いに重荷を負い合いなさい、そうすれば、あなたがたはキリストの律法を成就する。
反射： Sickness is a burden too heavy to be carried alone. This verse is the foundational command for Christian community. It calls us out of self-preoccupation and into active empathy. For the one who is sick, it is a glorious permission to need help. For the community, it is a sacred calling to provide it. Fulfilling the law of Christ involves showing up with meals, prayers, and a listening ear, making love tangible.
詩篇 30:2
“Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.”
反射： This is a verse of pure testimony. It is the “after” picture, a declaration of a prayer heard and answered. Holding onto such testimonies—our own or those of others—can fuel our faith in the midst of a current struggle. It establishes a powerful pattern in our minds: crying out to God is not a futile act. It is an act that He hears and responds to with healing power.
Category 4: Acknowledging Pain and Finding Purpose
These verses grapple with the difficult “why” questions of suffering, offering a framework for finding meaning and redemptive purpose in it.
2コリント12：9-10
But he said unto me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. しかし彼はわたしに言われた、『わたしの恵みはあなたに十分である。
反射： This is perhaps the most challenging and transformative passage on suffering. Paul’s “thorn”—his chronic affliction—was not removed. Instead, it became the very place where he experienced God’s power most profoundly. This reframes weakness not as a liability, but as the prerequisite for divine grace to manifest. It gives profound dignity to our struggles, suggesting our weakness can become a showcase for God’s sustaining strength.
ヨハネ9:2-3
“His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.’”
反射： Jesus directly confronts our human tendency to assign blame for suffering. He dismantles the toxic idea that sickness is always a direct punishment for a specific sin. Instead, He offers a radical, forward-looking perspective: this brokenness can become a canvas for God’s glory. This liberates us from the guilt and shame that sickness can bring and invites us to look for how God’s redemptive work might be revealed in our story.
ローマ人への手紙第5章3-5節
「そうであるだけでなく、わたしたちも苦しみを誇ります。なぜなら、苦しみが忍耐を生み出すことを知っているからです。 忍耐力、性格、 性格、希望。
反射： This passage maps out a psychological and spiritual growth process that can occur within suffering. It does not celebrate pain for its own sake, but for its potential fruit. It provides a framework of meaning, suggesting that our trials are not random but can be used by God to forge in us something beautiful and enduring: perseverance, a proven character, and a hope that does not disappoint. This gives us a purpose to hold onto when the pain feels pointless.
ローマ人への手紙第8章18節
「私たちの現在の苦しみは、私たちの内に現れる栄光と比較する価値がないと思います。
反射： This verse offers an essential dose of eternal perspective. It does not diminish the reality of our current pain but contextualizes it. It’s like looking at a single, dark, confusing brushstroke up close, and then being allowed to step back and see that it is part of a glorious masterpiece. This hope of future glory doesn’t erase today’s pain, but it prevents it from having the final word.
Job 2:10
“He replied, ‘You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?’ In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.”
反射： Job’s raw honesty gives us permission to wrestle with the deepest, most unsettling questions of faith. His statement is not one of resignation, but of profound, rugged trust in God’s sovereignty. It acknowledges that a life of faith will include both consolations and desolations. This verse validates the difficult emotional and theological work of reconciling a good God with a painful reality, affirming that such wrestling is not a sin, but a part of a mature faith.
詩篇 34:18
「主は心の折れる者の近くにおられ、霊に打ち砕かれた者を救われる。
反射： Sickness is a primary cause of a broken heart and a crushed spirit. This verse is a tender promise that our pain does not push God away; it draws Him near. In moments of utter desolation, when we feel shattered by our circumstances, this is the most vital truth we can cling to. God’s presence is not reserved for the strong or the victorious; He makes His home with the hurting, offering salvation in our deepest despair.
