Taking our Meds
The same is true spiritually as it is physically: bad things happen when we don’t take our meds.
The remedy prescribed for people whose relationship with God has been damaged is God’s grace. When we fall or mess up, it is God’s desire that his grace lead us back into fellowship with Him. James 4:6 says, “But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’”
God provides his healing grace to all who are in need of it. The grace of God is the ability and desire to do God’s will. His grace enables us to do what he asks of us. It is healing grace because it brings us back to God. Yet not all receive the healing grace of God.
Only the humble receive God’s grace. When I was young I often spit medicine out of my mouth. James is telling us that having pride in our hearts is like spitting out the healing grace of God. It’s usually pride that keeps people from taking medication, thus hindering recovery. The same is true spiritually.
