I’ll Be Changed

I’ll Be Changed


Those that wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 NEW LIVING TRANSLATION


My mother told me that when I was very young, I had appendicitis. The doctor told her if she had not brought me to the emergency room, I would not have made it to the next morning. Throughout my childhood, I had Osgood-Schlatter disease, (overactive knee syndrome), more than my fill of assorted colds, stomach flu and infections. I also used my cumbrous nature to cut and bruise myself regularly. Things have not changed. As an adult, I accidentally weed-whacked my own leg, broke my finger with a hammer, fell through a roof, sprained my wrist and shoulder, developed Asthma after pneumonia and now have an arthritic hip.

There are days when none of the pain and shortness of breath bothers me at all. Then, there are days that make me wonder why or if I should be alive? Though my physical sufferings are nothing like some others, I still feel crestfallen at the prospect of a continued life in this body of sin, of pain and deterioration.

The words from the prophet Isaiah offer hope for people that wait, (trust), on the Lord. If you continue to trust God as best you can, the day is coming when you won’t need pills for a chemical imbalance, or for pain. No more therapy or surgery required. We will be strong! Our minds and attitudes will no longer be affected by physical illness and pain. I think Isaiah used earthly examples to explain a heavenly promise. However it is now with this body; it will no longer be that way in the presence of the Father. I can’t wait!