"But what if.....?"

Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.

Matthew 10:28-29

 

The night before I was due to have my quadruple bypass surgery, I was not feeling exceptionally calm.  To be honest, I was terrified!  I tried reading my Bible, but just couldn't concentrate, although I "justified" that by blaming the nursing staff who came in frequently to check my vitals.  

 

One of the nurses took the time to stay and chat with me because he saw that I was upset (and my vitals apparently confirmed this). 

He said, "May I ask you something?" 

* I said, "Sure."  

He said, "Do you believe that book you're reading?"  

* I said, "Yes, of course."  

He said, "Then why are you so nervous?"

 *I said, "I could die!"

He said, "Yep, you could.  You could walk into the restroom, slip and hit your head and die. You could step off the curb and get hit by a bus. An airplane carrying an elephant could accidentally jettison the elephant which could land on you. Face it, we ALL are going to die. Our bodies weren't designed to live forever."

* I said, "You aren't helping.  I could die and what would happen to my family?"

He said, "You really DON'T believe the Bible then."

* I admit, I got a bit testy at that. "YES I DO!"

He said, "IF you do believe it, then you know that God will take care of everyone. We don't have to worry or be afraid."

 

Then he left me and my mind kicked into overdrive.  I really didn't have anything to fear or worry about. God has provided for His children since the dawn of time, why would He stop now? 

The news portrays grim situations.  That's what terrifies us, makes us afraid, and makes us nervous.  Yet God's word promises us that He loves us and takes care of us so we have nothing to fear.  Take precautions, of course, but don't let anything take our hearts off of God!