Romans 5:6-7
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die.
One of the men from our church family had major surgery today. I have spoken with his wife several times following the successful surgery to get updates on his progress. Recovering from major surgery is a mess! I think it may be harder on the family who watch than the patient who recovers.
I have had several major surgeries in my life, but one stands out in my mind. It was at a hospital in Boise, Idaho. For some reason I regained awareness in the operating room. I felt no pain, but I was fully aware of the conversations and being wheeled down the hall to the intensive care unit.
They had a breathing apparatus taped to my face and some type of petroleum jelly in my eyes. I had absolutely no way of communicating with others, but I was fully aware of my surroundings.
Joyce and my mom came into the recovery room and almost passed out. It was such a shock to them that they were certain I was done for! I can still remember my sweet wife reading passages from the Book of Psalms to me. She was not sure I was going to last much longer. Thankfully one of our friends was a surgeon. When he came in and saw her concern, he apologized that they had not explained the recovery process.
There are times in our life (many of them) when we are powerless. One of the most significant comes in being born into the family of God. We are powerless to earn our salvation. It is only by grace through faith. Thank God that our blessed Jesus came into the world and paid the price. It is only by His shed blood that we are saved! We might be powerless, but He is all powerful!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil