He Exceeds Expectations!
February 10
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or
imagine … be glory … ”
Ephesians 3:20, 21
Having lost a kidney to cancer years ago, Donna’s remaining kidney was failing
for the same reason. On dialysis five days a week and needing a kidney trans-
plant, there was less than a one in four hundred thousand chance of a match.
The elders anointed her as the church body gathered around. They prayed
for a match to be found, prayed for God’s peace, and for God to sustain her.
What happened wasn’t on the list.
At her next doctor’s appointment, an MRI was ordered to check on the
progress of the tumor. As he entered the exam room, the doctor had a dismayed
look on his face. Holding the film to the light, he said, “I believe you have
another tumor where your first kidney was removed.” The negative revealed a
small growth resembling a lima bean. Donna felt a rush of hope. “I know what
that is! It’s a new kidney, not cancer!” The doctor tried to reason with her that
kidneys do not replace themselves, especially after so many years. But to his surprise,
over the next two weeks, this lima bean grew to become a viable, working kid-
ney. Donna has not needed dialysis to this day. And by the way, the diseased
kidney was also healed.
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We are amazed and somewhat surprised when God steps onto the scene in
power. We pray in faith and yet are stunned when God chooses to answer in a
way that eclipses what we pray for.
Miracles and healings did not pass away with the apostles. It is for God’s
glory that they occur. He is sovereign and will bestow or withhold healing as
He sees fit. We should always pray in unshakable faith, believing for miracles
and healing, leaving room only for God’s decision as to how He will answer
our petitions. With boldness, in prayer and thanksgiving, we are to approach
the throne of our Creator.
Prayer
“Sovereign God, we are humbled when You recreate
what You first created. Teach us to come boldly
before Your throne, with faith that produces hope!
We yield to You in all we do and continue to believe
for healing when it serves Your purpose. Amen.”
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