The God Who Sees you...

    At five and a half months old, Adrian struggled to transition to solid food. Doctors realised he was having issues with his digestive system. As a result, efforts to eat brought a lot of pain and he only got relief when put on IV nutrition. On top of all of that, he experienced a number of problems, including epilepsy. His mother would cry out to God but, when the tears stopped, she would feel His presence. His father was angry with God and could not understand why his son was going through what he was.    
    By the time Adrian turned eleven years old, their doctor advised them to take a trip to help build some memories. He did not believe Adrian would live to see the following year. After ruling out trips to Disney World and the beach because they knew he would not be able to enjoy them, they decided to go to a Christian conference. There, Adrian told his mother that he now knew that whatever God has for him that’s what he wants. He knew that God wants the best for him. 
    They went to a breakout session on healing at the end of which, they asked if anyone wanted a miracle. Adrian raised his hand. When asked, he told the young man who came to him that he could not eat. The young man prayed for him, for new life in his stomach and his digestive system.
    Afterwards, his mother asked if he felt anything different. He did not but admitted that it was a good experience. They went for lunch before the next session. Adrian asked for the breadstick to play with. His mother thought nothing of it since, at home, she would give him food on his plate to play with so he could be a part of the meal. To everyone’s surprise, he ate it and he even asked for another. Before, he could not even eat tiny amounts of watermelon without feeling ill! His parents decided to observe him to see what would happen. He went to bed and the next morning woke up feeling perfectly fine. He even asked for breakfast! After that, they could not stop him. He was eating everything - burgers, fries, salads, pizza, ice-cream - without a problem. 
    When they returned home to Norway, the doctors admitted that it could not be explained medically. His physiotherapist said that this was a miracle from God. His parents realised that now he had a future. His mother believes that their prayers over the years kept him alive, even though he wasn’t healed at that time. Adrian believes in the power of prayer and the power of God. He believes that nothing is impossible with God.
    I am reminded of the fact that God does not touch everyone in the same way. In Adrian’s case, after being prayed for, he felt nothing different. But, when they went out to eat, he was able to eat a breadstick and feel perfectly fine. That was not possible before with even tiny pieces of watermelon! You may not always “feel” something when God touches you. Sometimes, it’s simply a question of trusting God’s Word, His ability to do something even though you don’t feel or see a difference.
    I am also reminded of Jeremiah 29:11 which says: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Adrian’s condition seemed to wipe out any possible future he could have. His parents were living with the expectation that his life would be cut short. After his healing, they admitted that they could now see a future for him. 
    When we are going through and can see no way out, no possible means of escape, it can be difficult to imagine having a future. But, at the end of the day, our circumstances, our condition, do not dictate or determine our future. When we choose to put our trust and hope in El-Roi, the God Who Sees us, He is the One who determines our future. He is the One who is able to make a way where there seems to be no way. Just when the doctors gave up on Adrian, El-Roi made a way and he received his healing!
    I don’t know what you may be going through, but God still has the final say! As bad as things may look, even to the point where you and others have given up on your situation, God is still the One to determine your future, NOT your situation, NOT the opinions of people, and certainly NOT your fears! God created you with a plan in mind. He did not inform you of the pitfalls and challenges that would come along the way, but, His plan has not changed. It remains the same and it’s a good plan. Just trust Him!
    If you have not accepted Jesus Christ into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, I encourage you to do so today. God wants what is best for you. God knew trouble would come along your journey but He still has a plan and a future for you…even while you are going through. Trust His plan, trust His future for you. You will not be disappointed!
    

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