“And we …
are being transformed into his likeness
with ever-increasing glory,
which comes from the Lord,
who is the Spirit.”
~2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)~
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THE GREAT PHYSICIAN
The following statements are reported to have been found on patients’ charts during a recent review of medical records. These statements were written by various health care professionals including doctors at several major hospitals:
“The patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch.”
“She stated that she had been constipated for most of her life until 1989 when she got a divorce.”
“The patient was in his usual state of good health until his airplane ran out of gas and crashed.”
“She is numb from her toes down.”
“While in the emergency room, she was examined, X-rated and sent home.”
“The patient was to have a bowel resection. However, he took a job as a stockbroker instead.”
“When she fainted, her eyes rolled around the room.”
“Patient has been married twice, but denies any other serious illnesses.”
Dictated: “Patient had a Pap smear today”
Transcribed: “Patient had a Pabst Beer today.”
“Patient experiences difficulty swallowing tires easily.”
“History: Patient was shot in the head with .34 caliber rifle. Chief complaint — headache.”
“Healthy appearing decrepit 69-year-old white male, mentally alert but forgetful.”
“The patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year.”
“On the second day the knee was better, and on the third day it had completely disappeared.”
Though we often complain about such things as the expense of doctor visits and the amount of time spent in the waiting room, we are greatly indebted to our doctors for the care they have given us over the years. Many of us (myself included) owe them our very lives. How appropriate that Jesus would use that imagery to describe his relationship with us.
“Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” (Luke 5:31-32)
All of us are sick (though some may not yet realize it or admit it), and spiritual healing comes from only one source. Thank you, Father, for sending the great Physician in our time of deepest need!
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Have a wonderful day!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 