Rejoicing with the Garlows

Rejoicing!

 

I don't know if you are one of Jim Garlow's friends on Facebook … but in case you are not, I wanted to let you know what happened today.

 

"Carol and I are in Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center where she is about to go into surgery - around 7:15am - for liver survey- a left hepatectomy. Dr. will remove 40% of liver in our soon-to-be victorious battle with cancer."

"Many have recommend Ps 91 for Carol during this time. Just read it to her. Loved the end of the chapter. "with long life I(God) will satisfy (Carol). YES!"

"Carol has now been taken into surgery. Anticipating 90 min to 2 hr surgery."

"Carol came thru surgery great. Dr. removed 35% of the liver- which had two tumors. Rest of liver and remainder of chest cavity looked great. Thank you for your prayers."

If you spend any amount of time with Jim Garlow - two things are readily apparent...He is passionate about Jesus, and he loves His wife and family.

When you see someone devoted to the Kingdom like he is we are often tempted to ask those "why" questions.  

"Why would God allow this to happen to them?"

"Why is this such a long battle?"

"Wouldn't God be more glorified if He instantly healed her?"

 

I don't know the answer to all those questions.  What I do know is this.  We serve a gracious and loving God. Each day is a gift. His ways are not our ways.

 

I'm reminded of one of my favorite hymns by William Cowper

 

God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.

Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs
And works His sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy and shall break
In blessings on your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.

His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.

 

Rejoicing with the Garlows...and thankful to God for his Mercy and Grace!

 

 

Robert Jacobsen