“Moses summoned all Israel and said: Hear, Israel, the decrees and laws I declare in your hearing today. Learn them and be sure to follow them.” Deuteronomy 5:1
“I’ve got a problem.” Those were the words I spoke to a new Doctor as I was giving my medical history. As I spoke, she took notes and asked further questions. When she had a clear picture of my particular situation, it was HER turn to do the talking, mine to listen. That is… if I WANTED to get better! Asking my pharmacy information, she told me she had already sent a prescription!
I have had GERD since adolescence. It is a gift from my father! The condition, I explained to my doctor, is ‘bad genes!’ Before taking my blood pressure, I had already told the nurse it would be perfect! It was. THAT gift was just another genetic condition associated with my family tree. We don’t have bad hearts, diabetes, or a host of other diseases. We have GERD and Cancer! Goodie!
Over the years I have seen several specialists in the Gastrointestinal field. Knowing this disease well made for easy Doctor appointment because, I am experientially, an expert on GERD! I told her what was happening with me… she gave me the latest updates from the medical field. I didn’t know I wasn’t taking ENOUGH medicine to curb the fiery dragon living inside my gut. But there was more.
After further instruction, follow up visits and a procedure to get more information were scheduled, I left a little smarter than I had come. But I took my dragon home with me. This was NOT a drop off visit. In fact, I will die with this dragon. The best I can ever do on this Earth is to learn how to quiet it down. A condition that mirrors my spiritual life to a tee! In both cases, I am a dead man walking!
I am a human being with genes handed down to me from my parents. I didn’t have a choice in selecting any of them. Being born to sinners, I AM a sinner. At a point in my life, Dr. Jesus called me to Himself and laid out my condition very clearly. His ‘Lake of Fire’ diagnosis was shocking… His prescription is clear. I needed The Savior… He and I made a commitment. His is solid! Mine??? Eh!
The Word of God is the prescription God assigned me to keep the symptoms of sinful bad genes at bay. His Holy Spirit continues to remind me that, while my condition will stay with me until death, My FLESH will NOT follow me home to Him. Until that day, I must learn to daily take my medication and work on staying away from the things that can rouse the dragon within. I’m getting better at it!
What is YOUR genetic makeup and what fleshy things wake up YOUR dragons? Are YOU reading and following the prescription God has for you? Are you practicing spiritually healthy formulas for a healthy life and a successful relationship with your Heavenly Father? The Word is waiting for you.
