Drawing Near

An extended family member, a young man in his mid-40’s, was recently diagnosed with metastasized kidney cancer and he has been given a life expectancy of two-years. Jason laid bare his health situation on Facebook, “Please pray, send positive thoughts or good vibes for my beautiful wife and children, they’re hurting, scared…” There has been a huge response from both the religious and the secular community in Jason’s life. On man commented, “I am praying for you even though this will probably scare the heck out of God. You are a great guy, a hugely successful person and a tough, strong man. Keep on keeping on.” It is amazing how desperate situations draw us closer to God. Paul said, “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news” (Ro 10:14-15 NIV)!