The Heart

"Tomorrow morning," the surgeon began,
"I'll open up your heart..."
"You'll find Jesus there," the boy interrupted.

The surgeon looked up, annoyed "I'll
cut your heart open," he continued,
to see how much damage has been done..."

"But when you open up my heart, you'll
find Jesus in there," said the boy.

The surgeon looked to the parents, who
Sat quietly. "When I see how much damage has
been done, I'll sew your heart and chest back up,
and I'll plan what to do next."
"But you'll find Jesus in my heart. The Bible says
He lives there. The hymns all say He lives there.
You'll find Him in my heart."

The surgeon had had enough. "I'll tell
you what I'll find in your heart.
I'll find damaged muscle, low blood
supply, and weakened! vessels.
And I'll find out if I can make you well."

"You'll find Jesus there too. He lives there."

The surgeon left.

The surgeon sat in his office, recording his
notes from the surgery, "...damaged aorta, damaged
pulmonary vein, widespread muscle degeneration.
No hope for transplant, no hope for cure.
Therapy:
painkillers and bed rest. Prognosis:, "
here he paused, "death within one year."
He stopped the recorder, but there was
more to be said. "! Why?" he asked aloud.
"Why did You do this? You've put him here;
You've put him in this pain; and
You've cursed him to an early death. Why?"

The Lord answered and said, "The boy,
My lamb, was not meant for your
flock for long, for he is a part of My
flock, and will forever be.

Here, in My flock, he will feel no pain, and
will be comforted as you cannot imagine.
His parents will one day join him here,
and they will know peace, and
My flock will continue to grow."

The surgeon's tears were hot, but his
anger was hotter. "You created that
boy, and You created that heart. He'll
be dead in months. Why?"

The Lord answered, "The boy, My lamb,
shall return to My flock, for He has
Done his duty: I did not put My lamb
with your flock to lose him, but to retrieve another
lost lamb."

The surgeon wept.. The surgeon sat
beside the boy's bed; the boy's
parents sat across from him. The boy awoke and
whispered, "Did you cut open my heart?"

"Yes," said the surgeon.

"What did you find?" asked the boy.
"I found Jesus there," said the surgeon.



Pass this on only if you mean it.
"Yes, I do Love GOD. He is my source of existence and
Savior. He keeps me functioning each and everyday.
Without Him, I will be nothing. Without him, I am nothing,
but with Him I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me."!
(Phil 4:13)

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The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, My strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2

John Trevino

John that was beautiful. Thank you for sharing it. It gave me chills.

Robin

Hi John,

That was beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes and how true ). It also ties into a story I was told yesterday, my friend a long time ago was told he was going to lose his leg. He told them to wait and not to do it. Within weeks, it started to heal, he was using a walking stick and then he was back at work again. Now he has a great story to share. It is along the same lines, the doctors don't always know or can understand what God can do however if we have faith and God is our everything we will see what God can do.

love and blessings in the Lord,

Serenity

John, we are going through the process toward kidney transplant with my husband, Robert, and this story really speaks to me. We're believing for complete healing; but, also for the Glory of God to be revealed to many as a result of this process. Thank you for your faithfulness to pray and encourage. Terri

Soteria,

Heavenly Father,

We lift up your son Robert to you asking for your healing powers to manifest. May the kidney be strong and healthy so he can continue to life a life full up joy, peace and courage.

Through Your Spirit, help us stay strong and healthy lets us spread your word, grace, and mercy that you provide daily.

Thank You Lord for allowing us to bring Robert to your throne!!!

I'm with you and your husband in prayer!!!