There was a good king who reigned in Israel about 715 BC. Despite his upbringing in a morally corrupt home, it’s recorded that King Hezekiah "did what was right in the sight of the Lord.  The Lord was with him; he prospered wherever he went." 

The time came when Hezekiah, still in the prime of his life, was visited by the prophet Isaiah, who bore the dreadful news of his impending death. Hezekiah cried out to the Lord and soon after was revisited by Isaiah with the joyful news that he would live another 15 years. 

He was not, however, immediately healed of his affliction. The king had developed a boil, or abscess, which apparently threatened his life, and part of the recovery plan included his trusting in God. "Let them take a lump of figs, and apply it as a poultice on the boil, and he shall recover.” Skeptical, scripture tells us that he asked the Lord for a sign that he would be healed. In answer to his prayer, a miraculous sign was given and the king was healed as promised. 

God has placed within man’s access natural agents for maintaining health and healing sickness. These elements, all of which were found in Eden, include healthy foods, physical activity, pure water, exposure to sunshine, absence of harmful substances, fresh air, and rest, along with trust in a loving God who cares for His creation. 

So why figs? Because of their wide range of important nutrients (including calcium, potassium, fiber, prebiotics, Vitamins A & C, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus among others), figs may be considered beneficial in bone health, blood pressure regulation, anemia prevention, promoting good digestion, and may be helpful in reducing the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease and diabetes. 

According to an article in Pharmaceutical Biology, figs have traditionally been used worldwide for more than 40 types of disorders, including skin diseases and ulcers. 

In an age of high-tech digitalized solutions, isn’t it amazing how God's ways still work?