In the wisdom of the Scriptures, healing is often attributed to God, who is recognized as the ultimate healer and giver of life. For instance, Exodus 15:26 declares, “for I am the Lord who heals you.” This acknowledges God’s sovereign power over health and disease. However, the Bible also recognizes the role of physicians and medicines in the process of healing. The book of Sirach (a part of the Apocrypha, which is included in some Christian traditions) explicitly acknowledges the role of physicians: “Honor the physician with the honor due him, according to your need of him, for the Lord created him; for healing comes from the Most High” (Sirach 38:1-2).

Moreover, the Gospel of Luke presents Luke himself as a physician (Colossians 4:14), suggesting a positive view of the medical profession. Jesus’ ministry included healing the sick, which He did through miraculous means, yet He never condemned the use of doctors or medicine. Instead, His healings were signs of the Kingdom of God, pointing to a deeper spiritual healing that comes from reconciliation with God.

In summary, the Bible does not present an either/or scenario between divine healing and medical intervention but rather a both/and situation where God’s sovereignty over health and disease operates in concert with the means and knowledge He has provided through medicine and physicians. Christians are encouraged to pray for healing (James 5:14-15) while also wisely utilizing medical resources available to them, seeing both as part of God’s provision for our well-being.