Did God Make a Mistake with Hannele Cox?

Five years ago Hannele Cox, now 13, was diagnosed with a rare bacterial infection. Even rarer, the specialists determined that the bacteria had infected her bones and hand amputation would be required.

She was sent to National Jewish Health in Denver where she was examined. she has been sent home to be treated for a nerve problem. "After reviewing all available information, including a thorough review of previous medical records, physical examination, new imaging and blood tests, and consulting with an orthopedist, radiologists and physical therapists, infectious disease experts at National Jewish Health have determined that there is no evidence of an active infection in Hannele Cox's hand," a news release stated. "She does not require surgical treatment and no additional antibiotics at this time." 

Frequently we hear that God heals through doctors. Did God make a mistake with Hannele Cox? For five years she has suffered and has been forced to give up on her desire to be a gymnast. For five years she has been given treatment and has been told of the continuing progress of the bacteria into her bones. She went to Denver expecting to lose her hand. 

Doctors can do great things. That does not mean it is God at work.

The Bible tells us in Hebrews 13:8,  "Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever." To know what Jesus does today and will do tomorrow we can look at what He did yesterday. 

The Bible has instances of Jesus healing. In one case He was not even present when the healing occurred.  

Jesus healed yesterday. He heals today. 

In Matthew 13:58 we read that "He did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. " Yesterday when He did not heal it was because of unbelief. Today when He does not heal it is because if unbelief. If you go to a doctor for healing it is not because Jesus changed his way of doing things. 

If you do not believe Jesus about healing is it possible that you do not believe Jesus about salvation?

David Sneed