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More News from Clinton and Tracy
Dear Church Family,
Today Clinton and Tracy received some more news about his condition: and we are very sad to say that it is not good news. Clinton's oncologist has advised not only that the trial would not be a possibility, but also that the likelihood of chemotherapy having any substantial impact is very small. Clinton's prognosis is not good. Any treatment he receives will not be from the point of view of a cure, but for extension of life.
Friends, this is the worst news.
So now we stand straddled between the ugly realities of this world and the glorious promises in the Gospel for the next. The only way the situation can change now is for the Lord to directly intervene. Our only hope is Jesus, who has gone before us, entering the darkness, doing battle with its ugliness on the Cross. The eldership calls you to trust in Christ, the Risen One. We remind you that even Paul, the Apostle of grace, wrestled with grief, persecution, and anguish. This is what he wrote to the Christians in Corinth:
We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. (2 Cor 1:8-9)
Even the Psalms tell us that anguish is no stranger to God's people. What is different, however, is that our God strengthens us and walks with us, even through the darkest valleys (see Ps 23).
So tonight we call the church family to further prayer:
- Pray for God to intervene. We know his power, and we know his grace. Pray that our prayers and our desires might be a reflection of His will. "Not our will, but your be done, O Lord"
- Continue to bless Clinton & Tracy with your love, grace, prayers and friendship. More than ever they need to you be family for them
- Ask for wisdom and added strength for the leadership: we want to bless Clinton and Tracy with all they need at this time
- Remember God's promise "I will never leave you, I will never forsake you" (Deut 31:6)
RCRC will be open for prayer at 6:30am and 6:30pm each Wednesday.
Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au