NOTE: It's ALREADY passed, so thanks for any sympathy that might come my way, after the fact...just thought my readers would enjoy this archived devo anyway!
With stuffy nose, steamy eyes and swimming head, surrounded by tissues, two flavors of cough drops, orange juice--and a bagel (don't ask me HOW the bagel can help, but it tastes good!), I welcome you to the medicated office of Peggie's Place which now houses, in addition to a tired-out, wired-out husband, a cough-whoopin' son, a weary mom and a wacky Web site, a nasty ole' unwelcomed flu bug....or one of his friends, for sure! If he's been, or is now, visiting your house, you know exactly what I'm talking about...and DON'T want to come over to my house for tea today!
Now it's not all bad--for first of all, I discovered last night, in my misery, I could, in my worst frog-like voice, request/beg/hint for some chocolate ice cream--and GET it--and then secondly, I figured that once again there had to be a devotional in the middle of this medicated mess...and of course, there is--for God is faithful--even when we've got the flu!
You see, there's a phrase in the Bible, repeated throughout God's Word, that tells us, "And it came to pass...!" So while, I may still be a brick short of a load, there's hope. The flu bug passes--it buzzes on to a new house (hopefully, not yours!!), and life goes on. AND the flu is not so bad after all--for when you turn on the T.V., listen to the news, read the papers, receive emails from people in great distress....what's a little bug! "And it came to PASS!"
What do we do with the stuff that DOESN'T come to PASS as quickly as we'd like? Well, there's another phrase in God's Word that I love--"And as He passed by..."--hang onto that little bit of hope, when you're hanging on for dear life. Christ, "The Great Healer" of spirit, soul and body, walks into all of our lives with His love, comfort and peace. He brings healing and resolution to matters impossible to man; He offers life and hope and victory through the dark, trying times of life.
So it's not the flu--you feel fine--great! But remember, whether it's a bug you fight for a couple of days, or a battle you face for a world of days--there's One who is passing by YOUR way and YOUR workplace today...He is the compassionate Christ and He walks into your circumstance today to bring You whatever you need. Believe it--hand ME another tissue--and have a great day!!
Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word
"For we have not an high priest who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but was in all points, tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us, therefore, come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:16)."
Draw from the Well--a prayer for renewing strength for this day
"Compassionate Savior, You see us in the circumstances of life, and whether the need be physical, emotional, mental or spiritual, You pass by--with Your love and grace for us all. Pass by the homes of our world today; touch us with Your mighty power; bring Your love, joy and peace into our complicated lives--and heal us all, In Jesus' Name, Amen."
