I found out in April that one of my dearest friends is extremely ill. In May he went to Mayo Clinic and after a couple weeks was given the news no one wants to hear. Cancer.
I have experienced cancer in my own family with my mom and dad. There are no words that I can say that will heal or soothe the soul. Only Jesus can comfort and give us hope. What I have found is that when I am faced with the most difficult of circumstances, my natural desire is to want to know the answers. Why is this happening? What is the purpose? What I have learned is there is something more important than answers to all my questions.
This is learning to be intimate with Jesus. Just sitting at His feet like Mary, Martha's sister. That is the "Better Part". Just enjoying the presence of Jesus. It should feel like you're just hanging out with an old friend. Love, acceptance and relaxing. No pressure.
That is how I feel when I am with my friend who is so sick. Being around him raises me to a higher level. Our relationship makes me better "iron sharpens iron".
