JI Packer is one of my favorite authors because he makes me think.
His book "Knowing God" totally undid me, in the best way possible. Since then I've sought out his other books.
Packer is a heavy author, he does not pen "easy reads." I usually read a few pages a day and chew through what I am convicted of and then pray about it and return the next day. It takes me a while to get through it all.
Recently I started, "Rediscovering Holiness." In this morning's reading, Packer likened life with God as life in a hospital. I was hooked by this reference.
Life on earth for each Christian is like life in God's hospital.
God is the perfect physician. He know exactly what we need each and every second. He never makes mistakes, He does everything in perfect love, rehabilitating each of us through surgery/procedures, medication, rest and work.
As we cooperate with God's treatment plan, He sanctifies us.
Each plan is unique for the patient.
Each plan is lifelong. None of us are able to handle life outside this hospital in this life.
Each plan demands submission.
Each plan requires change.
Each plan makes us healthier, stronger, more whole.
What plan does He have you on? Do you trust that He knows better than you what you need? Will you submit to His plan?
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