SJLC Sermon – Reformation Sunday
John 8:31–36
Millie sat in the doctor’s office. She was stunned, she couldn’t speak. She had just been diagnosed with cancer. The doctor began to outline different treatment options, but Millie didn’t retain any of it, only the last words that the doctor spoke. As Millie was getting up to leave the Doctor said,
“If you stay positive and upbeat, we can beat this diagnosis”.
Over the next few weeks the showing of support was overwhelming. For Millie, she received cards and letters from old forgotten friends, she was constantly be phoned by neighbors and family, and her close friends were almost always at her side. But Millie was troubled the support was receiving. Most of the people who were trying so hard to be supportive would say things like,
“Stay Positive, be happy” “You will come out from this stronger” “This is actually a chance to learn and grow” “This is a blessing, this a good thing to happen to you” “God has a special plan for you, this a test to teach you how to have more faith”.
