Does God Approve of Medications?

A man was floating in the ocean praying to God to save him, and expecting a miracle. Just then, a rescue helicopter came and tried to rescue him, but he swam away insisting God would send a miracle. Soon after, a fishing boat tried to help him, but again he swam away insisting that God would send a miracle. Later, he saw a fin in the water charging at him. Remembering the Discovery channel, he punched it in the nose, and it went away. Some time later, when his arms were about to give out, a large school of sharks came, and made an end of him.

A Moment later, he was standing at the pearly gates talking to Peter when he asked,  "Sir, I don't get it... I was so sure God would answer my prayer with a miracle... What happened?"
Peter answered, "Son, we sent you a helicopter and a boat. We even sent you a dolphin, but you gave it a bloody nose, and that's what brought the sharks!"


God works through us to accomplish His goals. I know we love to hear of the Fire-From-Heaven sort of miracles, but modern medicines are, in some ways, just as miraculous as Faith Healing to those who need it! So if we are in need, then ofcourse we are allowed, or even responsible to take the meds we need to maintain these bodies He gave us. The only danger I would see is if we put all our faith in doctors and medications.


I believe the balance is here: Do all you can to take care of your own body with exercise, vitamins, and medications when needed, understanding that these are blessing from God Himself (and remembering also that many in this world still don't have those blessings). But if the doctor ever comes to you and says, "There's nothing I can do..." then pray and put it squarely in God's hands... cause he still does do the Old-School Fire-From-Heaven stuff too!