Today, I met Sam, an employee at the VA. He took the time to share with me about his wife’s ordeal, having to deal with the side effects of chemotherapy. We had a certain comradery, due to the fact that we both, in times previous, had served in Special Forces, in different parts of the world. But, the greatest blessing of all was when he handed me his card, the back of which read:
“GOD died for your SOUL…a VETERAN died for your FREEDOM>>>Have you said thank you to either ONE? …”
What a joy it is, to cross paths with members of the family of God, and to find the fellowship of “home” while away from home!
As I have said at various times previously, I have never experienced more of God’s love and grace, in this time of trial, than at any previous time in my life’s experience. It has been profusely revealed to me, by the Lord, through His people (love, generosity, encouragement, prayers, fellowship, etc, etc.). It has been a most humbling experience. My heart is full of gratitude and thanksgiving. Surely, my cup is running over! (Ps. 23)
I feel that I can very strongly identify with the testimony of Paul, in 2 Corinthians 12. The Lord has graciously allowed me to, “glory in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. (2 Cor 12:9-10, KJV)
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Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see His face,
Will you this moment His grace receive?
(“Grace Greater Than Our Sin” Words: Julia H. Johnston)
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