+DEV+ O – Owned by God

Date: September 27, 2009 10:23 PM
Topic: +DEV+ O – Owned by God

O – Owned by God

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit . . . and that you are not your own? For you have been bought with a price.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Scripture Focus: Psalm 139

As a nurse in critical care, Karen saw many difficult situations. One patient whom she can never forget was Barb, a beautiful 19-year-old who had sustained a severe head injury in an auto accident. At first everyone was optimistic about her recovery. But as days wore into weeks and she didn’t awaken from her coma, the medical team gave up hope. Karen felt so keenly for Barb’s parents that she feared breaking down when she talked with them.

Many believers were praying for Barb’s recovery. Her situation seemed so pathetic as Karen cared for her night after night that she eventually prayed silently, “Lord, spare her dear parents. Please let her die.”

How grateful Karen is now that God answered her desire but denied her specific request. For after about a year, Barb did wake up and blossomed once again as a beautiful young lady with a strong Christian testimony.

Believers are bought by Christ’s blood to be God’s special possession. Inherent in God’s ownership is the right to do as He pleases for His glory.

Insight: Let God have the freedom to be God by trusting Him to do what is best in those situations which are beyond your understanding or control.

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