Go ahead devil…”Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted; propose your plan, but it will not stand, FOR GOD IS WITH US.” (Isaiah 8:10)
ETHAN, KATIE This is a conversation Bob Benson recounts in his book, “See You at the House”, about his friend who had a heart attack. For a while it seemed his friend wouldn’t make it. But he recovered. Months later Bob asked him,
“Well, how did you like your heart attack?”
“It scared me to death, almost,” his friend replied.
“Would you do it again?” Bob asked.
“No!” was the quick reply
“Would you recommend it?” Bob continued.
“Definitely not,” he answered.
“Does your life mean more to you now that it did before?” Bob asked.
“Well, yes,” his friend responded.
“You and your wife always had a beautiful marriage, but are you closer now than ever?” Bob continued.
“Yes,” his friend said.
“Do you have a new compassion for people—a deeper understanding and sympathy?” Bob inquired.
“Yes I do,” he responded.
“Do you know the Lord in a richer fellowship than you’d ever realized?” Bob asked.
“Yes,” again was the response.
Then, Bob asked his friend again, “SO NOW, HOW’D YOU LIKE YOUR HEART ATTACK?”
Deuteronomy 11:2 says, “Remember what you’ve learned about the Lord through your experience with Him.” Do that, my friend, and your mess will become your message!
Now let me say that after a 12-hour brain surgery resulting in hearing and balance loss, a stroke putting me in a state of not knowing who I was or my loved ones were (for 4 months), kidney failure, losing feeling in my feet and legs, a fairly major heart attack with 100% blockage. I am so thankful to be alive and mostly functional, doing a ministry that has become very successful. Of course being surrounded by a wonderful wife and beautiful family all so very supportive of me! I am truly blessed!
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