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| something in him wanted to change |
Later this evening in a hodge-podge of
reading I continued with Mark's Gospel, and particularly chapter 5.
A demon-tormented young man is now
sitting, clothed, clear-thinking and asking Jesus if he might follow
and be with Him. The Master smiles and suggests rather that he return
from the beach to the village that had scorned him, and speak happily
of his deliverance.
A herd of pigs had been used as the
exit route for the spirits. They had all died in the waves.
News spreads and people come out to the
shore to examine the phenomenon. Busy, healthy, enterprising,
seemingly self-sufficient people. Their reaction is shocking! They
ask Jesus to depart as soon as possible. They have suffered in pork.
Amazing isn't it? One says “may I be
with you Jesus” and kneels. The others remark as they cover up a
yawn, “Not today thanks. See ya another day...or not”. Talking to
Jesus now. Perhaps down the road the show will change. It often does.
When the need is felt, when the hurt is
recognized, when self steps aside and is replaced by earnest
petition, then Jesus arrives with a smile and compassion and power.
And he may be using physicians and positive nurses, I.V.drips and
scalpels in the process.
...Now back to day surgery. Up early
this morning while shaving, I took particular note of a little card
stuck in the frame of the mirror. It read “Be still and know that I
am God” (taken from the mighty Psalm 46). It helped more than a
little. Registered in a special way. I relaxed to a significant
extent and let the Pros at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener proceed
with excellence.
Beginning of the day: Psalm 46
End of the day: Mark 5
A good envelope for some good help and
a Gracious* conclusion. (precious wife and daughter alongside as
allowed)
*Dr. Richard Grace
*Dr. Richard Grace
Clinging to Jesus in every situation. Believing for a swift recovery. Amen.
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