Aunt Linda / Grandma & Grandpa / Mom
Sunday morning was my first Sunday to be able to lead worship as a father of 2. Towards the front end of the 9:30am service we played the old tune “Give Thanks”. The line says “And now, let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich, because of what the Lord has done for us. Give thanks”. I sing this line – then look up and gentleman in the front row is wearing a t-shirt that says in bold letter “expect miracles”.
So let me tell you about some miracles…
The last few weeks have been full of them. Lets start with a short short history.
the last few months have been sort of difficult on a few different levels. My aunt was diagnosed with brain cancer, Pregnancy was taking its toll on Ashley, Housing things for us were crazy…many more things I cant say on a public blog page.
I’ve thought often of Isaiah 40:31
but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
In the last week few months God has blessed my family with strength beyond our expectations. My uncle had written on a blog – “We believed in faith, cried out in hope, and HE answered as promised. We, all of us (including each of you) did our part AND our God did His!”. So on to the miracles…
As most know – on July 25th – God blessed us with a Son (we still ask ourselves “God really trusts us that much to give us a son? wait…and a daughter? is He crazy?”). We are so blessed – and thrilled at this new addition. A beautiful (yes boys can be beautiful), healthy, 10 fingers and 10 toed son. The delivery was super smooth and without hitches for Ashley – who is on an fast track to full recovery – not to mention shes almost lost all that baby weight and its been 9 days…all other women hate her for that. Its amazing that at 25, I am able to have all of this. My life has gone a very different direction than I thought it would go, however God is so awesome – that he has (as Romans 8:28 says) worked all things to the good of those who love him. I have a beautiful wife – an awesome, energetic daughter – and a brand new precious baby. Miracle 1
Next – My aunt who was diagnosed with Brain Cancer a few months ago. When it started – it was inoperable and incurable – but treatable. It was discovered this past week that the tumors had not been effected by radiation and chemo the way they had hoped – they had in fact grown together. Now to us – this was horrible – but to God it was necessary for the healing He wanted to perform. On Friday morning – she was taken in for surgery (when to start – this was not an option). After a few hours of surgery – the DR came out and announced to the family that he was able to get ALL of 1 large tumor and at least 99% of the other large tumor. This was a life saving surgery. (to find out more of the story read her blog it’ll blow you away http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lindanoble/journal)
God is good. The shirt that the man had on at church is right on. When we are placing our trust, our hope, and our lives in the hands of God – we should expect miracles. I would be willing to say God finds great joy and pleasure in showing us these sort of miracles. One thing my family has claimed a lot the last few months is out of the book of Acts. it simply says “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened”. But if you dont ask – would you expect to receive? If you didnt seek him, would you expect to find him? God is Awesome. Deserving of our awe. If you dont know Him – SEEK Him…and expect to find Him…and be blown away. And if you do know Him…CLAIM His power in your life. Ask of Him – Seek Him – and Knock until He answers – because HE will answer…
Standing in awe…
Jimmy
