A Question For Jesus

Have you ever wondered if you had an hour with Jesus here on earth, what you might ask Him? I don't know what caused me to think about this the other day but the more I began to dwell on it, the more profound it became.

I know that after I was finished worshipping at His feet and singing His praises, which would last more than just one day, if it were to just be a "sit down" with the Lord, I could get into an incredible conversation with Him.

I'd first off thank Him immensely for coming to die for my sins and forgiving me completely. I'd thank Him for being there for me when I felt lost and alone, for watching out for me and my family in the good times and the bad. I'd tell Him of how often I thought of seeing Him, even though He knows how often He's on my mind. I'd share with Him the excitement I have of the one day when we are all reunited in Heaven with loved ones, friends, family and incredible people from the Bible.

There would definitely be no dead time in me talking to Him.

But I suppose if I had to ask Him only one question it might have to do with why bad things happen to good people. I'm thinking specifically tonight of a family in Tennessee who are being hopeful (as much as they can at this point) of mommy waking up from a coma as a result of a brain aneurysm. We can be assured that Holly is a Christian and definitely shared & exhibited Christ in her life. Yet, as she lays there in that hospital bed, her husband and three baby girls are there praying, pleading and hoping for God's miraculous power to invade that room, heal Holly, raise her up and restore her to completion.

Our church family as well as their church family there at Liberty University in Virginia as well as countless others are continuing to pray for God's divine touch upon her life tonight. I haven't heard an official update at this precise moment but from one who's seen a loved one go through this, only to eventually pass on, it's an extremely trying time.

Yet, as difficult a time as it is for Holly and her family & friends, we know we serve a risen Lord, One who has promised to never leave us or forsake us. I have no doubt that He is there in that room with her and her family, ministering life to them as only He can. I also know that this very morning during my quiet time, Jesus answered my question through His word.

"We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 (HCSB)

"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." Psalm 23 (NKJV)

Lord, I know that You are the Great Provider, the Great Physician and can do all things. Tonight, I pray that You will continue to be there in that room with Holly and her family, giving them comfort and an assurance that You are in control. Father, if it be Your will, would you show Yourself to all those present by healing this woman and restoring her to a complete recovery? Regardless of how things turn out though, may Your name be glorified and magnified above all else. Remind us that even during the most difficult times of life, EVERYTHING works together for our good because we love You. Give comfort to Holly's husband and family and cover them tonight with the loving arms of the Father. I thank you for hearing our prayers and ask all this in Your Son's precious name...

Amen.