We often view sickness as something to be feared, or as a barrier to God’s work, but as with everything else in the lives of His people, the Lord uses sickness for His glory. Though never pleasant, it is always a powerful tool in His employ to humble us, remind us of His grace, equip us for service, and prepare us for glory. Along with the Psalmist, we may confess “It was good for me to be afflicted” when our afflictions draw us to the Savior who died to heal us forever.