As we journey along in this world facing a terminal disease, some may imagine that we have misplaced hope or are naïve to the harsh realities of this world.  Or, perhaps we’re setting ourselves up for a significant disappointment, or, perhaps even worse, we’re deluded in our thinking as we walk in faith.  After all, isn’t too much faith…just too much?

If that is the case we’re in good company.  Muse on words of Paul:

“If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.
But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.”
1 Corinthians 15:19-20

“We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ!”
1 Corinthians 4:10

If our only hope is God’s Word and faith in Christ, it’s imperative that we appropriate the following verse as it relates to its POWER:

“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12

Note the audacious claim that the Word of God “…. penetrates even to dividing…joints and marrow ….”

Amyloid is an abnormal protein antibody produced in the bone marrow.  This verse is particularly striking as we realize that God’s Word has the power and authority to “penetrate even to dividing …. joints and marrow”.

This is why we pray God’s Word of healing over Irene.

This is why we anoint Irene with oil and lay hands on her.

This is why.

Irene had a good day.  Sue Martinez picked Irene up from dialysis treatment and they enjoyed breakfast and a trip to Target together.  I later “paid the price” when Irene and I returned this evening to purchase a new garden bench that she had spotted earlier in the day!!

It’s amazing how much the Word of God speaks about our body and body parts:

“Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.

The man said,
“This is now bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
she shall be called ‘woman,
for she was taken out of man.”

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.”
Genesis 2:22-24

Our trust and confidence is in the One that created us and knows us from the womb.  He is acutely aware of Irene’s dilemma and his loving Presence is undeniable.  If we’re going to be foolish about the realities we face in this world, we will choose to be “fools for Christ” as our only true hope for today and eternity.

Caminando con Fé
Dave