Пастор призывает к молитве и рекомендует комбучу как средство исцеления от болезней

God has a cure for everything Published 3:49 pm Tuesday, August 25, 2026 He was a good king, and God granted him two miracles. It was the 7th century B.C. and King Hezekiah’s city was under siege by a terrible enemy, one that had swept over nation after nation, conquering each one, none able to stand against such a powerful army. When the Assyrians threatened slaughter if Jerusalem didn’t surrender, Hezekiah led his people to stand firm. Even so, the king was dying from a deadly boil. Scripture says, “In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. And Isaiah the prophet … came to him and said … ‘Set your house in order, for you are going to die …’ “Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, and said, ‘Please, Lord, just remember how I have walked before You wholeheartedly and in truth, and have done what is good in Your sight.’ And Hezekiah wept profusely.” (Isaiah 38:1-3, NASB) The Lord heard Hezekiah and instructed Isaiah to return and say to the king: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; behold, I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will save you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria.” (Isaiah 38:5-6, NASB) What unfolds next is documented three times in Scripture and is one of my favorite moments in the Bible. An angel struck a blow to that powerful enemy army, killing 185,000 soldiers in one night, and the king of Assyria quickly retreated. (2 Kings 19:35, Isaiah 37:36, and 2 Chronicles 32:21) But wait, there’s more to this story. Hezekiah didn’t just get well. God instructed Isaiah to prepare this cure. “Have them take a cake of figs and apply it to [the king’s] boil, so that he may recover.” (Isaiah 38:21, NASB) In the 7th century B.C., no one knew figs contained ficin, an enzyme. They also have natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Are there cures in nature for all sickness? Think of scurvy that kills quickly in the second or third month. Weakness turns into joint pain, and then gums start to bleed, followed by jaundice and severe internal bleeding. Millions of sailors succumbed, yet all that each needed was a piece of citrus fruit—an orange, strawberries. I have a close friend who has been sick with G.I. issues, and her doctor recommended kombucha, a fizzy fermented tea. There’s little research on kombucha, but it helped her so much that she’s a believer. I saw it one day while walking through the grocery store, and I had an upset stomach. “Why not?” I thought and nearly vomited when I drank the first bit of that vinegary liquid. But it settled my stomach, and I found a different brand, Synergy, which tasted better. My sleep improved, as did my digestion and my energy. Kombucha has been around since before the birth of Jesus, but there hasn’t been much research, according to the Mayo Clinic. An article on the ClevelandClinic.org from March 3, 2023, agreed, but went on to say, “Kombucha is loaded with antioxidants and polyphenols that … can limit chronic inflammation that can lead to … heart disease, cancer, arthritis.” The tea is loaded with probiotics. The Synergy brand has 50 percent of your daily need for Vitamin B12, and the lack of B12 can cause extreme tiredness, muscle weakness, memory loss, and permanently damage your brain. But exercise caution and talk to your doctor, because this powerful drink isn’t for everyone. The article noted that too much kombucha can cause adverse reactions and should also be avoided if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. It’s not recommended for young children. In January of this year, a dietician wrote in Prevention Magazine about her experience drinking kombucha every day for a week. Here’s her bottom line: “Am I a convert? Absolutely … I did feel better. I felt more hydrated, and my digestion felt happy and supported.” As for me, when I wasn’t sleeping well and complaining of aches and pains, a friend said, “We’re getting older.” But in my mind, age has nothing to do with it. Some live robust lives into their nineties. One woman, at over a hundred years old, taught yoga every day! If you’re sick, remember the prayer of one good king. “Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, and said, ‘Please, Lord, just remember how I have walked before You wholeheartedly and in truth, and have done what is good in Your sight.’” The Lord healed Hezekiah. Pray fervently. God has a cure for everything! The Rev. Mathews (BA, MDiv, JD) is the author of the “Reaching to God” series. Contact her at her website, RAMathews.com. Copyright © 2026 R.A. Mathews.