The church in action

April 2nd, after obtained wisdom, I made a call to Carol. I knew that she would take care of me. She saw me just as this sickness was coming on. She was the first to tell me I should go to the doctor. She was very persistent, a blessing to me. I expected that we would just go to the doctor and I would get some meds and come right back. Before leaving for the doctor, Carol called me back me back and told me to pack a bag and plan to stay with her. Her husband would bring me back home the next day.

Well, little did we know, that I would be staying with her for a week. As you read in the latter blog, the sickness was much worse than we thought.

If there is one thing that I experienced over this week, it was the fellowship of the church fleshing itself out. Terry and Carol and even their son, WHOLLY opened their home to me: nothing held back! Not only did they open their home to me, but they opened their home to me, and cared for me while I was sick -- not just almost sick, or sort of sick, but really really sick. I was so sick that I didn't even know what to do. Carol was very quick and with great discernment knew exactly what to do and made wise judgement calls when two days after seeing the doctor, I was not getting better.

There is something refreshing and liberating about knowing that the church is called to "do good to everyone, especially to those who are in the household of faith." I not only saw this in action but was able to enjoy the benefits of a sister in Christ opening her home to me and willingly with much joy, take care of me.

"So then,as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith."
Galatians 6:10

"Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality." Romans 12:13

These are the marks and fruits of a Christian and of the church.

Glory to God for His mercy on us and for His provision of the church. Thanks you Jesus!