We trust you are all well and preparing your hearts for the celebration of our Risen Savior!
This week at a Life Action staff meeting, we heard a young man's testimony of when he died on an emergency room table this past December. He and his newlywed wife are somewhere in their 20's. His wife was standing next to him watching in disbelief as the monitor showed his heart rate of above 200 flat line in a matter of seconds. Just like that, he was gone. She cried out for help and a nurse took action and was able to get his heart beating again. The rest of his long battle was just as dramatic and truly miraculous. The story became personal to us, because he is the son of one of the staff members. It became more powerful because he and everyone else, including the doctors, cannot explain his recovery, other than by the hand of God. His parents, siblings, and wife, shared about the amazing peace they experienced throughout the many days of ups and downs. There was a second time, during the ordeal, when the family was called together to say their goodbyes. His wife of only 6 months, and his family, had the peace of God which passes all understanding. They all agreed, in prayer, that if it was God's desire to take him home or leave him, either way, it was okay. They released him and entrusted him into the Lord's care. Not my will, but Thy will be done, Father God. All of the medical expertise, drugs, equipment, etc., were of no value. The doctors had given up on being able to help him when they shared with the family that they knew of one piece of medical equipment at another hospital, 45 minutes away by air, that might be able to help him. Doctors at both hospitals warned his chances of surviving the helicopter flight were slim to none. They risked the possibility of losing him, trusting God would somehow get him to the other hospital and the life-saving medical equipment. He was, however, never to see or experience that equipment. By the time he was in the air, thousands of people around the country were following the story on Facebook, Twitter, email, etc. Thousands in one accord were crying out to God for His perfect will to be done, and also pleading to intervene with another miracle. The reason our co-laborer never saw that high tech piece of equipment is because God performed an in flight miracle. While in route, he stabilized and began to feel better. When his wife and family arrived at the hospital, they found him in bed sitting up and talking. When they asked the nurse where the special equipment was, she said he was doing much better and they didn't believe he would be needing it. Though he was still in ICU, it was obvious to everyone that he had turned the corner and God had stabilized him.
It was by God's love, mercy, and grace, that this man was able to give testimony of all God has done and is still doing in his life. His restored life has already impacted thousands. With every precious breath, this man and his family gave God the glory. His closing statement, without hesitation, was other than not having better insurance, he would do it all over again. His painful and at times fearful journey has touched many lives. First and foremost, his own.
As we prepare to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, take it personally. As the state of this world continues to deteriorate, including our own country, God is waiting for us to individually take His death and resurrection personally. He is waiting for us to be on our knees and faces, crying out to Him for deliverance. We must not let it pass by as just another day, another fancy meal, or a mere celebration.
What will you do with Jesus?
He Who redeemed your soul.
What will you do with Jesus?
He Who can make you whole.
Sovereign of all the ages,
Savior of Calvary.
What will you do with Jesus?
He longs to set you free.
What will you do with Jesus?
Conquering Lord of all.
What will you do with Jesus?
Come while you hear His call.
Follow His steps to Calvary,
Humbly before Him bow.
What will you do with Jesus?
Call on His mercy now.
Call on His mercy now.
HE IS RISEN!!
HAPPY EASTER!!
