The Healing Miracles of Jesus and Their Connection to Modern Plagues

Many question why Jesus, if he is so powerful and benevolent, does not actively intervene in contemporary crises such as the ongoing global pandemic caused by COVID-19. This article explores the healing miracles attributed to Jesus and their potential relevance to today's world.

Miracles and the Biblical Accounts

The New Testament is replete with accounts of Jesus performing healing miracles. These events were significant not only in their immediate impact on individuals but also as signs of his divine power and authority. For instance, John’s gospel chapter 21 verse 25 suggests that there are many other miracles not recorded in the Bible: “And there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written down, I suppose that even the world itself would not have enough room for the books that would be written.”

Healing on a Grand Scale

The promises of a future in which no one would be sick are found in Isaiah 33:24: “The inhabitants shall not say, ‘I am sick.’” This verse is often seen as a promise of a healing era to come. The question arises, however, why such promises have not been fulfilled yet. Could it be that Jesus is preparing the way for his return, or is history simply progressing as it is meant to?

Jesus and the Holocaust

Another question people often bring up is why Jesus did not intervene during the Holocaust. The Nazis murdered millions of innocent Jews, and it is natural to wonder if Jesus, the promised Messiah, could have prevented such atrocities. While the Bible does not contain definitive answers, it is worth noting that Jesus' mission was largely spiritual, and his miracles were meant to demonstrate his divine power.

Jesus as a Fictional Character

It is important to remember that Jesus, as well as God, are fictional characters. They exist in various forms of media—films, books, essays, sermons, and so on. In the context of fiction, they can do or not do anything the author desires. This means that we can write stories about Jesus in any way we see fit. However, these stories are not based on factual events but rather on our imagination and interpretation.

Public Domain and Creative Writing

Works featuring God or Jesus, such as those in a bookstore, rely on the fact that these characters are in the public domain. This means that writers are free to use them without paying royalties. However, if a writer wishes to profit from such works, they must use public domain characters. This allows for a vast array of creative stories and interpretations.

A Contemporary Example

For instance, a writer might imagine a scenario where Jesus follows the Grateful Dead on tour and works as a roadie at their Jupiter concert. In this fictional story, Jesus could find himself in conflict with Zurg, the Galactic Emperor, enlisting the help of the Great Pumpkin. Such a narrative is a product of imagination and not based on historical facts.

Conclusion: While Jesus' miracles in the Bible are powerful symbols of divine healing, their extent and relevance are subject to contemporary interpretation. The question of why Jesus did not intervene in historical crises like the Holocaust or modern plagues such as COVID-19 is open to discussion and can be explored through the lens of fictional storytelling.