We Work Because Our Hope Is In The Great Healer

We Work Because Our Hope Is In The Great Healer

We work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers. 1 Timothy 4:9-10

“Code 10, Room 7. Code 10, Room 7.”

In the blink of an eye, a sleepy Sunday morning in the emergency room went from calm to controlled chaos as staff members grabbed instruments and equipment and organized under my direction. Though it may have looked like bedlam, it was well orchestrated, with each professional doing his or her part. My role was to be the maestro with the baton, calling in the other players at the exact moment when their skill and expertise were required. Leading the charge to save the man’s life, I gave my orders:

“Chest compressions at 100 per minute.”

“Breathing pattern ratio of thirty compressions to two ventilations.”

“Charge the paddles to 360 joules. Clear . . .”

“Continue compressions.”

“Epinephrine IV. Charge the paddles to defibrillate a second time.”

When the man’s heart was finally shocked back into a normal sinus rhythm, the staff and I breathed a collective sigh of relief and offered silent prayers of thanks. The patient could finally be moved to the ICU.

Before everyone returned to normal duty, I thanked each member of the code team. Without their professionalism, dedication, and experience, the outcome would not have been the same. Furthermore, I knew that each person believed he or she was there to serve a much larger purpose.

I am proud to be a part of a group of Christian health professionals who understand that God is the one who ultimately heals. We’re blessed to be his hands and feet—occasionally used to carry out his healing work—and we’re blessed that he utilizes our gifts for his glory. Though I may have directed the players, God orchestrated their lifesaving talents and their instruments into a symphony of healing. In playing our respective parts, we all had a role in something bigger than ourselves.

Where in your own sphere of influence is God able to use the gifts he has given you for his purpose and his glory?

TODAY’S RX

If God ever calls you to use CPR, just remember that 100 chest compressions per minute is the same rate and rhythm as the Bee Gees’ song “Stayin’ Alive.”

God, help me to be your hands and feet so that I may reflect your goodness and love to those around me. May I use my gifts well and bring you glory.