The thought of a terminal disease creates thoughts of death. Those words strike fear and anxiety into anyone faced with them. After all, didn’t God promise a life planned exclusively in each one of us? He promised in His book, the Bible, that He had our future in his hands. The plan includes prosperity, no harm, hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11-14 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
When we think about those words, we might assume that God’s people will exclusively find a life filled with everything necessary for our pleasure. The truth is that we’ve all been born with a terminal disease called “sin.” When sin entered the world, death came along for the ride. Every life is affected by it. It may not show itself as a physical illness. It may seem impossible that a new life could come into this world already clothed in sin. DNA testing can give us many answers about inherited diseases and heritage of a person, but the malady of sin has not yet shown up in genetic testing. I say inherited, because this is precisely what sin is. It passes from generation to generation and ultimately causes death.
The Bible also reminds us that death has no power over those who put their faith in God. When we call on Him in any trouble, He will hear us. He lives in the body of believers through His Holy Spirit, which is poured out in baptism. Seeing a newborn, we can’t imagine that such a sweet little life could be infected with this disease, but everyone has it. God sent His Son, Jesus, to take our place as a ransom for all the sins of the world. We will still die, but our souls are assured eternal life because of the price He paid. Our sins were forgiven by Jesus. Through Him alone we are guaranteed life everlasting. Believe it. Trust God’s plan and a perfect future for you.
“EMPTY BRANCHES,” By Kathy Boecher
Trees will soon be empty,
Leaving mere skeletal remains until the snow melts,
Still there is beauty in the emptiness,
There is glory in the dead branches,
Like us,
They will be transformed,
Though dormant for a time,
New life returns,
God sends it through His Only Begotten Son,
His own flesh and blood,
Perfect in every way,
To breathe life into us again,
The grave has no dominion,
Death has lost its sting,
Through Jesus, Christ, our Savior,
Eternity without sin awaits us.
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“There’s glory in the dead branches.” Mama K, it always lifts my spirits to read your wise words. You are an inspiration to me. I never thought about sin as a terminal disease we all have–that parallel puts our promise in HIM in perspective. TRUTH! I love you, dearly.
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This was brought home to me when my daughter who has an autoimmune deficiency said that she had a terminal illness. Even though her illness is terminal, there is hope in God’s future for us. We all have this same disease. Aren’t we fortunate to have a loving Father who tends to all our needs – even our forgiveness. I love you too, sweet Karla.
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I pray for all of your family, sweet Mama K. Bless her heart. I’m so glad we’re on this journey together. Hope in God’s future. That’s it, Mama. Times are changing and busy for me. My oldest son had surgery in Dallas yesterday (all is well). I’m going to start substitute teaching 1/2 day for extra money (and listening to my oncologists and the specialists–and my family, of course!). Through it all, God never fails. Although I’m not here often, you, Paul, and your family are always in my heart. 💛❣️🤗🙏
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I’m glad you’ve decided to go back to work, even if it’s part time. Being in that environment will be energizing for you. I find that stress is more under control when we keep busy. Even an hour in my garden is helpful. I also love reading your positive posts💕💕💕
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Thank you, Mama K!!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷
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