Last week was a rough week. I came down with an awful stomach virus that wrecked me for a couple of days. I wondered at one point if I was dying. My appetite was gone. My body was weak, and I felt like an old horse with a glue factory future. Thankfully, God delivered me from my sickness.
Of course, I got sick at a time when I had a deadline due at work. My job was supposed to be turned in on Friday, and I had to call in Thursday AND Friday. I ended up coming in on Saturday, and did what I could with my low energyā¦and still my job was incomplete.
While at work I received a text that my former landlord and dear friend Dave passed away at the age of 87. That was a tough one. We spent hundreds of hours on the phone talking about life, family, politics, and the Bible. I was his maintenance man when I rented one of his townhouses. We had a great relationship for fourteen years.
I never met his family, but Dave told me all about them. When I heard of his death, the Lord immediately told me I would be asked by the family to give his eulogy. I got kind of nervous and started to protest insideā¦but as soon as I did I stopped and wagged my head. How foolish of me!
If Jesus knocked on your door and asked you to do something, would you do it? Itās an honest question. We all know the right answer is āof course Iād do anything for the Lord.ā But itās very easy to let our weak flesh make excuses for why we canāt do somethingā¦even something in obedience to God. The very second I felt the flesh rise up, the Holy Spirit said, āWhat if they need to hear about Christ?ā
What if life is all about obedience to God? God wants us to walk through trials because the blessing is in our obedience, and our maturity is forged in telling our flesh ānoā.
My flesh had started to protest with excuses, āYouāre too tired. Youāre too busy at work. Youāve been really sick. You donāt even know Daveās family. Itās too stressful right now. Surely someone else can do it.ā
Ever been there? There are times when those excuses could be legitimate. But these were just excusesā¦so I told my flesh to do something that it hates to hear:
āSit down and be quietā¦youāre not in charge.ā
To be continuedā¦
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Iām glad to hear youāre feeling a bit better, brother Eric. I hope youāre be able to catch up at work soon.
Iāve learned the hard way to follow the Lordās instructions, whatever they may be. I wish I could say I always have, but Iām better about it than I used to be. Iām sorry to hear about the death of your friend and former landlord.
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Thanks brother David, Iām hustling to catch up with work nowā¦but am back in the fight!
Thanks for your condolences also, hope you have a wonderful day!šš»š
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Good day brother Eric, I am so sorry to hear of your ailment, but relieved that you are on the mend – praise God. When I read your post, I wondered if you had been looking over my shoulder! In recent days, I have been struggling with a leg condition that gets worse the longer I stand. I had to be humble and use a chair to preach from yesterday, but what a blessing it was for me. Our Father God can do amazing things with whatever our circumstances may be. God bless you and your family today brother š
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Thanks brother, I will be praying for you and your leg condition. Iām thankful that you went ahead and took the chairā¦gotta do whatever it takes! Rest assured Iām not looking over your shoulder, but the Holy Spirit is keeping tabs on both of us!ššš»š
Have a blessed day brother!
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praying for your and Dave Familyās loss. Also praying for your complete recovery from this virus. It is amazing how wonderful our Lord is to us when we need him the most.
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Sounds like a tough week! I am so glad that you are on the mend. Praying that your energy and health will be completely restored.
I read this as my mind is filled with competing thoughts vying for my attention this morning. If it’s ok, I will borrow your words…”Sit down and be quiet! You’re not in charge!” Thank you for this timely reminder. Have a blessed day, Eric!
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