Psalm 41 once again is the expression of one who was suffering from illness.  In this case, however, the sickness is not the result of sin.  It’s just sickness.
    Biblically, some misfortunes are the logical consequences of our own actions.  Others are brought on by the actions of others.  Still others just come.  We live in a troubled world.  And some misfortunes are sent on us by God to turn us from sin or to develop us spiritually.

           It had been a beautiful clear day on the plains of Moab.  The ridge of Pisgah to the west was clear and so was its highest peak, Mount Nebo.  Outside his tent, an elderly man sat silently contemplating the sunset.  The only sounds were those of the wind, and the distant voices of the nation of Israel camped nearby as they prepared evening meals.