Monday, October 24, 2011

Monday’s Devotion: Bumping up against Scripture in Real Life

John 21:18  “Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”

I saw this scripture perfectly illustrated yesterday evening as Joe and I visited three of our church members. The afternoon was taken up with a meeting and chores at church so Joe and I ate an early dinner and then set out.  Two members were in the same hospital and one in a rehabilitation center.  I love all my members (we have the best!) and I love visiting with them but it isn’t easy to see people who were once young and vibrant now unable to live on their own, being led around and dressed by others and not always able to carry on lucid conversations.  On the way home I remarked that when we got old Robert (our son) could do anything he wanted with us and we wouldn’t even know what was going on.  I sincerely hope that’s not the case and that we will stay healthy, sharp and alert right up through the day we move into our heavenly home. One of the ladies we visited was pretty alert and looked good.  One, who really has an eye for Joe was in great spirits and sound mind and even sent Joe home with two Varsity chili dogs left over from some her daughter had brought to her.  The third woman was at Homecoming last Sunday.  I even sat with her at the luncheon. As she can’t drive any more she now attends church with her daughter so it was a treat to see her at church. Other than having mobility problems she was fine.  In the middle of the week she had a TIA and was taken to the hospital. She has also been diagnosed with low oxygen levels.  She knew who we were and talked with us but no sentence made any sense at all. I called her daughter afterwards who said that they were hopeful that through medication and therapy she will regain brain function.  How quickly life can change!  I came away wanting to be more intentional about making the most of every day. I hope you do the same.

Thank you for the gift of life, Lord.  We know that our days are numbered but that you have chosen us as your own and wish for us to have life in abundance.  We ask for your strength and for good health to carry us through this new week.  In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

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