Health Update

It's probably time to see where we're at with hospitals, treatment, recovery etc.

I spent most of a day at the hospital earlier in the week. The results were encouraging, but also challenging. First up was an MRI. The results were good with both specialists extremely pleased.

The not-so-good was when I reported that I had a mild rash. The. origin of the rash is critical. If it has been generated solely by me, that is, by the normal function of my body, then it is non-threatening. But if it stems from the treatment, it could be quite seriousg. 

Consequently, treatment has been suspended, yet again, further medication has been prescribed, and I am using a cream/gel to treat the rash. It is improving - Praise the Lord. Once it is cleared up

treatment can resume.

The way can only be forward. I am convinced that God is in charge - and ALWAYS has been! And I am going along for the ride. I'm not necessarily praying for healing - though it would be nice if this were to come. Rather I am praying for God's will to be done, for it's in the centre of His will that I want to be.

That's it. Now for the meditation.

As much as

With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.          Mark 4.33,34

A parable signifies a comparison or an illustration. On first examination the true significance of a parable might be deeply hidden, and understanding may come only by revelation.

Jesus used parables as a popular means of presenting His message. His listeners received as much as they could individually comprehend. This gave a wide variety of understanding between His different disciples.

Similarly today, understanding of God’s word varies considerably between different disciples. When Jesus was alone with His close disciples, He explained everything to them.

I believe that, as I press into Jesus, as I come close to Him, perhaps just me, myself – and my Teacher, then He may reveal to me some of the secrets of the word, the mysteries of our wonderful God.          

Lord God,

I think perhaps those early disciples didn’t always grasp the meaning and significance of Your words to them. This encourages me.

I read with excitement of the revelation they received when they were alone with their Master. I pray for like insight and revelation as I come to You. As I seek to join with You, to share in a more intimate relationship, I pray for Your impartation of knowledge and understanding. And because it comes from relationship it is not academic, dry and “lifeless”. Indeed no, the very opposite. From my joining with You will come life, excitement and fulfilment, endorsed in love, grace, peace, and mercy.

Thank You, Lord. Please walk with me today.                 Amen.