Sharp, Stabbing Pain - Testimony 9
Since the (very big) day we loaded up, drove down South, unpacked and set up our tent, I had a sharp stabbing pain in my right side. I think it's where my kidney is. Sometimes the pain was shocking and, for a few seconds, I would be immobilised. I prayed for healing; the pains seemed to become less frequent but still hurt badly.Recently we had a friend suffer from massive renal failure, (she also had a brand new baby). Her life was threatened, hundreds prayed, she is now off the critical list but is still very sick, (her baby is doing great). I became quite scared.
This was all happening at the end of a year when Jesus made spectacular progress in healing my body (and also my spirit and soul).
So, was my pain muscular or renal? Was my kidney failing? Was my health, even my life, at risk?
Then yesterday Trish and I went on a truly beautiful bush walk along the coast. Immediately we stopped walking the pains came and almost froze me solid. We stripped to our swim suits and got into the clear cool ocean. Trish swam and played in the waves. I was only able to immerse myself to my neck and be still; I felt stooped and stiff like a very old man.
Later, as we bought fresh supplies, I was considering getting checked out at the local Hospital Emergency. Then I (belatedly) consulted with our Lord: "Jesus I sought healing from you for these pains; are you going to heal me? What is wrong with me? Is it my kidney or simply muscular spasms? Please Lord, give me a word or a sign".
Jesus replied (in a very Jesus kind of way): "John, does it hurt to poke and prod where your kidney is? Are you peeing regularly? As you normally would? Does it hurt to pee? Is there blood? (You will know if there is). Would I desert you (Matthew 28:20)?"
The answer to all these questions was "No"; Jesus is a "yes" person (2 Corinthians 1:20), but He will say "no" to sickness, demonic activity and sin.
Since that moment the pain has been gone! That was yesterday. Next morning, on the last day of that year, I woke healed and knowing that I was to read these verses:
(John 6:6)
This He said to test him, for Jesus himself knew what He would do.
Jesus already planned to heal and restore me, no question. But He so wanted to reveal Himself and reassure and comfort me, that He waited until I, His beloved, came to Him.
(Psalm 20, of David)
May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high, send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion .. We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners ..
The Lord saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust the name of the Lord our God.
Save, Lord! Let the King answer us when we call!
When I (finally) asked my questions of Jesus, He answered!
Thank you Jesus!
Favourite Bible Verses
(Matthew 28:20) " .. and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age".
(2 Corinthians 1:20) "For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ. And so through him the 'Amen' is spoken by us to the glory of God'.
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Amen.
