Craig Clouston

He Exceeds Expectations!

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 transplant, 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 kidney. 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.”