June 18th, 2020 turned out to be one of the worst days of my life. I was at home, folding clothes preparing to go out of town when I received a call from my dad. All I could get out of my dad was something bad happened to Lucas. I immediately called my sister to find out they were in the ER at a local hospital. After I arrived I learned my six year old nephew had been found by his older brother in a swimming pool. His lifeless body was pulled off the bottom of the pool by his daddy. He and the medics were able to bring him back, but if he made it, the next several days would be critical.
I have never felt so broken in my life as I did that day. Our family was devastated. All we could do is beg God to please bring our boy back, to heal his body, and to eliminate any damage to his little body. Prayer chains started all around our small community, our state, the country and eventually the world. God’s love surrounded us and we knew to keep faith and God would hear our cries.
In my prayer and desperation, God kept reminding me of the story of Jesus walking on the water. Not so much the way we normally think of the story though. I just couldn’t get the beginning and the ending out of my thoughts.
Matthew 14:22-33
VS 22-24: Jesus sent his disciples ahead of Him. Jesus knew there was going to be a storm, but He sent them anyway. He knew they would be afraid and desperate for help, but He sent them anyway. He, the all knowing Savior, sent them anyway! Jesus sent his disciples out into the sea knowing a storm was coming.
VS 32-33: Most of us are familiar with Jesus and Peter walking on water. The part that kept sticking out in my mind was that when Jesus got in the boat, the wind stopped. After the storm was over, those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.”
How many time do we question God? Often we fail to see the big picture in His perfect plan. My nephew was miraculously healed by the hand of God because of prayer, thanksgiving and supplication from the body of Christ. I have already heard from many people of how they have turned their lives back to God, families being restored, and people believing in the power of God that had doubts before. My nephews drowning was not in vain. God sent us into this storm so He would be glorified. I thank Him for restoring life into Lucas’ body and for restoring faith into a community searching for answers.
Prayer works! Miracles still happen! Jesus is still the ultimate physician! Lucas amazed the doctors and nurses who did not give much hope in the beginning He has no brain damage despite being without oxygen. His lungs are healthy and fully functioning. Without God work, that would not of been possible. When God sends you into a storm, instead of asking “Why God?”, ask Him “How can this glorify You?” Allow God to move through your situation for His glory and honor. God saved our sweet boy so He would be worshipped. I give Him all the praise for allowing us to have our Lucas back. Thank you Jesus!!
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