Romans 13:11-12
“And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.”
When our oldest daughter, Brenda, was six years old, she became very nauseated and vomited everything she ate or drank for over two days. We took her to our family doctor who prescribed medication. There were four doses of the medication, but we were only able to get the last one to remain in her body. (Thank the Lord!)
We learned that the pharmacist had mis-filled the prescription — instead of the prescribed 2.5 mg., he had filled 25 mg. It was a huge difference for a small child. Within an hour Brenda was in a coma. We had no emergency room and the doctor came and sat beside her for several hours. The prognosis was very bleak.
After thirty-six hours at about 3:30 a.m., Brenda woke up. It was a time of rejoicing for us. The first thing she said was, “I’m hungry!” We asked her what she wanted and her request was for a hamburger. The only place open that hour of the morning was a grungy tavern/café that always stayed open to serve the railroad workers. I made a beeline for the place and returned with a burger and fries. She kept the food down and the long ordeal was over.
Sometimes I feel that many believers are like Brenda. They are in a spiritual coma and while they are not dead, they are lifeless. Do you find yourself in that condition right now? “ . . . let us put on the armor of light.”
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil