Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
This morning I'm again reminded of one of Dad's favorite verses. God promises us that He is at work even when we feel like things aren't going in the "right" direction.
We have a new development in our family. One of John's daughters, Siana (age 9), has become very ill back in their homeland of Cambodia. She is now hospitalized with what they are calling henoch scholein purpura and will be evacuated to Singapore later today. Please keep John and Christa in your prayers as they figure out how to manage this challenge and pray for God's healing touch on Siana.
Dad is holding steady. The latest is that the x-rays show that little has changed in his lungs in the past couple of days. He did a breathing test today to help build up his muscles so that hopefully he can be removed from the ventilator soon. He has developed a sore on his back, which is not healing well and is cause for concern should it become infected. We are continuing to learn what it means to take each day one at a time and trust Him.
Thank you for continuing to pray with us - both for Hu/Dad and now for Siana as well. God knows what He is doing. He is in control, and He is at work even in the most difficult of circumstances.
Been praying for Siana and will gear up for this new development in her health. Man! So hard for all concerned. So much on one plate. Praying Hu continues to improve day-by-day. Bless you for being there, David.
ReplyDeleteLove you, Moo and John
From Lamentations 3:37-38
ReplyDelete"Who has spoken and it came to pass,
unless the Lord has commanded it?
Is it not from the mouth of the Most High
that good and bad come?"
From 2 Samuel 16:
"9Then Abishai the son of Zeruiah said to the king, "Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and take off his head." 10But the king said, "What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the LORD has said to him, 'Curse David,' who then shall say, 'Why have you done so?'" 11And David said to Abishai and to all his servants, "Behold, my own son seeks my life; how much more now may this Benjaminite! Leave him alone, and let him curse, for the LORD has told him to. 12It may be that the LORD will look on the wrong done to me, and that the LORD will repay me with good for his cursing today." 13So David and his men went on the road, while Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went and threw stones at him and flung dust. 14And the king, and all the people who were with him, arrived weary at the Jordan."
And from 1 Peter 4:
"12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18And
"If the righteous is scarcely saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"
19Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good."
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I am sorry to hear about Siana and am praying for her. I have included some verses which bring me comfort in the midst of such difficult circumstances. The God of mercy and grace and salvation is behind everything, even what we call "evil". This comforts me in some mysterious way knowing all of life, the good and the bad, are before His eyes and He will bring salvation out of this.
Suffer well friends, and please know that I and the community of believers who walk with you suffer with you in some capacity.
Peace,
David B.