Biblical Answer

Why Did God Take Away My Ability to Walk?

As we navigate the complexities of life, we often find ourselves wondering why God has taken away our ability to walk. We may have been involved in an accident, or perhaps we've been living with a condition that has made it difficult or impossible for us to walk. While we may not have the answers, we can look to Scripture for guidance. In the Bible, we see examples of people who have been healed and restored to their physical abilities. For instance, in Mark 2:9, Jesus asks the question, "Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your bed and walk?'" Jesus then proves his authority to forgive sins by telling the paralyzed man to rise and walk.

However, in other instances, we see that God's plans for us may not involve healing or restoration to our physical abilities. In 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, the Apostle Paul writes about his thorn in the flesh, which was a physical affliction that he prayed to be removed. Yet, God did not remove it, but instead used it to teach Paul that God's power is made perfect in human weakness. This teaches us that God's ways are not always our ways, and that He may have a different plan for us than we had anticipated.

In our journey with God, we must learn to walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). This means that we must trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when we don't understand His ways. We must also learn to walk in obedience to God's commands, as it is written in 1 John 2:6, "He who says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked." By walking in obedience and faith, we can find joy and peace, even in the midst of physical affliction. As the Psalmist writes, "He who trusts in the Lord will be blessed" (Psalm 40:4). May we learn to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when our circumstances are difficult.