As we come to Scripture thirsty and begin to turn it's pages, we soon find a spring or a source of refreshment that bubbles up and delivers it to the soul. One of those such fountains found in our reading this morning concerned grace and peace. Peter was praying that grace and peace might not only be experienced by his brethren scattered throughout the empire, but that this grace and peace would be theirs in fullest measure. He acknowledged that they were going through various and distressing trials, noting that their faith was being tested, but would bring praise and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. All these things that he said were like a drink of refreshing cold water, especially the "fullest measure" part. Not that they were just to experience grace and peace, but experience it in fullest measure. We certainly needed that after two or three very difficult days dealing with difficulty breathing, pain-filled, sleepless nights, and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in both lungs). The doctors placed a filter in my chest to prevent any further blood clots from reaching the heart or lungs, and have prescribed blood thinning medication (daily shots). Today I was released from the hospital again and continue radiation and chemotherapy as scheduled.
We are looking forward to "a night out" on Thursday with the owners and operators of Morning Star Tours, who asked us out to dinner. For those who don't know, I had planned and organized a trip to Israel that will be leaving in January through them.
The other thing that got our attention in 1 Peter 1 was that he was writing to the "aliens who were scattered abroad." Sometimes we feel a bit "alien" in Dallas, Texas, separated from the people we love and regularly fellowship with. Today is one day closer to our return home.
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We took dinner to your precious girls tonight! Nothing special but homemade macaroni and cheese, some fruit and fruit dip, and some homemade frosted sugar cookies. It is not the most healthy meal but Sharon said Bethy would like it! Your home looks so nice with some Christmas lights out front that your girls put up! It looks like they are holding down the home front well but I am sure they're anxious for your return. We continue to pray for you many moments throughout the day and pray for many quality moments shared between the two of you. May he continue to draw you closer to him and closer to one another as you walk through this trial. We are having a birthday party for Jesus at Awana tomorrow...I guess Joel and I will have to eat 2 cupcakes each for you guys! Miss your presence dearly!
Much love and prayers,
Joel and Gabby
"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me, You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me. The Lord will perfect that which concerns me, Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever; do not forsake the works of Your hands." Ps 138:4
Indeed His mercy endures forever - He will not forsake you.
We are glad you are at "home" and you have your beloved "nurse" to care for you. We continue to pray and look to our God to revive you in every way.
Holding fast to His goodness,
Sharon and Tim
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