All In One Box

All In One Box

Whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18

In my medical practice and my personal life, God has allowed me to see some marvelous things. He has offered me glimpses of heaven that most people haven’t had, as well as the privilege of walking with many people at the beginning or end of their lives. As a result, I don’t view death the way many others do.

I don’t dread my own death or that of anyone who belongs to Jesus. I envision death as a joyful homecoming for those who know Christ. When an opportunity arises to escort someone home, I want to be there beside them. Those opportunities energize me and make me want to be a part of the miracle. Death is not a failure of medical science; it is a victory of the soul.

When I tell other physicians about the things I’ve seen, they often try to compartmentalize them, to fit them into a box formed by their own understanding—especially those who don’t have faith in Jesus. It’s as if they’re saying, “Your scientific training is the only thing that can be used in your medical practice. Your experiences should stay in a religious box.” In other words, they don’t think my appointments with heaven should have any bearing on how I practice medicine.

I understand their point of view, but when I practice medicine, I can’t separate my faith from my training. To me, it all comes from the same source; it’s all in one box.

If you’ve separated your faith from your job or your relationships, or if a hurt in your life has separated you from God, don’t wait for a future event to upend your boxes. Ask God to reconcile and restore everything into one integrated box—his box.

TODAY’S RX

Whatever your circumstances, keep your heart and mind centered on God. Only he can give you peace and joy in every aspect of life. And only he gives us the promise of heaven.

God, whether my day is filled with busyness or boredom, keep my heart and mind centered on you, that I might have access to the peace and joy that only you can give in every circumstance. Thank you for the promise of heaven.