I had the privilege of sitting with a dear friend and his wife today during his first round of aggressive chemotherapy and radiation. It was great to spend the time with them and to be there with them as Chad went through his procedures. He has a long month ahead of him as he travels to Indianapolis every day from his home (about an hour and a half one way). He has to do this for a month.
(Please make this more than a blog today. Take a moment from reading this and pray for Chad and his family, making this a worldwide prayer chain.)
There was much to see and observe during the process. It was fascinating to watch and learn. At one point during the chemotherapy, the machine that runs the IV drip started flashing a red light and beeping quite loudly. There was a message running along the face of it: "Air In Line". A few seconds later, his nurse came over and made the necessary adjustments.
And that got me thinking...wouldn't it be nice to have one of those in our Christian walk? Think about it; wouldn't it be great--just before you're about to commit a sin, a loud beeping started going off in your head and a red light started flashing. We could then make the necessary adjustments.
The reality is that we have that alarm if we're a believer...the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit alarms us to the dangers around us. That little voice inside us; that feeling we get that we shouldn't do something--that's the Holy Spirit. Sure, the Spirit is not as loud as the beeping I heard from the machine. I think we all wish that the Spirit was so loud we couldn't miss it or reject it. But that is on us and our spiritual ears. We know it's there; we choose not to listen.
There is so much going on around us today--so much to see, so much to hear. But we need to be listening for the Spirit--the still, small voice of God. He's there and He's "beeping". We simply need to listen to the warning and make the necessary adjustments.
"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." -1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)-
Praying for Chad and his family. Wondering if Chad is someone we might know?
ReplyDeleteYES ! Great blog! It would be sooo much easier if we were warned with 'beeping' prior to committing a sin....or if there was a colorful 'spiritual path' to follow(as seen in a T.V.commercial on investments). In reality the Lord does not twist our arm or zap us but uses gentle, loving 'words' of caution, always allowing us to make the final choice. When we are in touch with Him through reading the Bible, praying, and worship, and in discussions with other Christians, we will clearly hear His voice , even if He whispers.
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