One of the more difficult days of my life today; and I have
had some difficult ones, as I am sure is true for everyone. I have often sat beside people whose loved
one is very ill or in great pain. Today
it was my turn, as I sat beside Mom. A
fracture of her upper right arm has caused her much agony and my heart broke as
I sat beside her, prayed aloud for her and sang. Because her hearing aid is being repaired,
she could not hear very much.
But my heavenly Father could hear everything I said and prayed
and sang. A heart full of lament;
comforted by a heavenly Father who understands what great pain is all about. Tears came; co-workers comforted. Mom eventually slept. And tomorrow, my God will still be there.
Studying Colossians has reminded me that Christ is enough
for every day, every broken heart, every sorrow and, indeed, every joy. Try as I might to replace Him with someone or
something; He is enough. There is no
philosophy, no tradition, no angel, no power that can compare to Him.
“And He is the image
of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation.
For by Him all things
were created, both in the heavens and on earth,
visible and invisible,
whether thrones or
dominions or rulers or authorities-
all things have been created
by Him and for Him.
And He is before all
things, and in Him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:16).
Hebrews 4:15,16
Since we have a great
high priest who has passed through the heavens,
Jesus the Son of God,
let us hold fast to our
confession.
For we do not have a
high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses
but One who has been tempted in all things as
we are, yet without sin.
Let us therefore draw near
with confidence to the throne of grace,
that we may receive
mercy and may find grace to help in time of need.”
I am so thankful that the mercies of Christ are enough for me, for Mom, and for anyone who puts their trust in Him.
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