Body: Today was the second of six chemo treatments. I arrived about 8:30 am and left about 3:00 pm. Some of that was "wait" time between blood drawing, waiting for results, getting the chemo ready, etc. All went very smoothly...they got a good vein on the first try! I did notice that my hair is starting to go...really fast. I'll be a cue ball by Sunday...should be an interesting day!
Spirit: Isaiah 60:22 "In His Time"
This chapter describes the glory that Israel will one day know. The splendor and blessing that will be poured out are breathtaking. Israel has known so much pain, rejection and despair (vs 15)...but God says a day will come when that will no longer be the case (millennium)! The very presence and glory of the Lord will be their light and blessing (vs 19-21). As the chapter closes God says, "I am the Lord; in its time I will do this swiftly." Centuries have come and gone but there is no fulfillment of this...nor is it at all in sight today. But God says it WILL happen, and when it does, it will happen swiftly.
Isn't God like that in our lives as well? We wait, fret, think...and then He acts with amazing speed. I think of the hour long TV program and see I am 47 minutes into it with no possible solution in sight. And then, in the last 3 minutes, it all falls into place (and they live happily ever after).
The Lord is the master of timing for my life. When I fret because things aren't happening fast enough, I "push" Him and inevitably mess things up. I waste precious time, energy, resources, lose my joy and question my loving Creator. Let's face it, I'm a control freak! I want a timetable and a schedule. I want things to go uniformly so that I feel comfortable.
And He says to me, "Grow, Dave, trust, wait! I know what I'm doing."
I don't know if I'll ever get that one down fully, but the lesson in that phrase is so powerful for me, "...in its time I will do this swiftly." He goes according to His plan and when the time is right, He can and will act with lightning speed.
"Lord, I do struggle so much with Your time schedule. It "ought" to be more uniform and predictable! I praise You for Your sovereignty, Your absolute control...and that You exercise that sovereignty in grace and love in dealing with weak but determined and impetuous lumps of clay. Help me to trust Your timing in all things...especially with the challenge I face right now."
Welcome to "Hope Does Not Disappoint"
There are two key reasons I have finally decided to join the world of blogging:
First, my cancer has become active and there is a loving congregation and many family & friends who want to keep track of what is taking place. This provides a way for me to update them as often and with as much detail as they desire.
Second, the Lord often links Scripture with circumstances in life for a much more potent 1 - 2 punch. I have already found that to be true and I hope to share some of those lessons for those who are interested.
So almost every entry in this blog will have two parts to it: Body (what's happening physically with the treatments) and Spirit (what God is sharing as I open His Word).
Thanks for visiting. I hope some of the "Points Along The Road" in my journey are helpful and encouraging to you.
Dave
About Me
- Dave McIntyre
- Here's what you need to know about me: I'm a believer in Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord. I've been blessed to be Andrea's husband for 25 years...She has extended a LOT of grace! I'm the proud father of three wonderful young ladies, each of whom is making godly choices as they become the women God desires them to be. I'm a pastor who has never tired of or looked for another field or flock!! My entire ministry has been at Calvary Church, ministering as a Youth Pastor, Assistant Pastor and then as the Senior Pastor.
Verse:
John 3:16; Jn 3:16; John 3
Keyword:
Salvation, Jesus, Gospel
With Operators:
AND, OR, NOT, “ ”
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