Do you remember that Milton Bradley board game called, Operation?
This battery-operated game has been available since 1965. One night during service, I saw this game. Except it was not a “cartoon” being operated on, the body was me. Next to my body, I could see a list of different items that were to be removed from me:
Heart
Leg portion ·
Arm portion
This battery-operated game has been available since 1965. One night during service, I saw this game. Except it was not a “cartoon” being operated on, the body was me. Next to my body, I could see a list of different items that were to be removed from me:
Heart
Leg portion ·
Arm portion
It seemed that these items were to be removed so that I would be true and dependent upon Him. There were more words and items on the list. I was happy to also read that the items were not just being removed but I would be receiving replacement parts.
I was to receive a healthy whole heart for my broken, hurt filled one. I was getting a new mind – a mind that will be able to remember who I am. I was getting a new leg so I that will be able to stand in His realms. I was getting a new arm portion so that I will be able to 'handle' things in a better way. Once those items were swapped, I was to be flipped over and to receive a spiritual backbone.
I was amazed with the list and more amazed with the benefits of the exchanges. It all looked good until the paper flipped over. I continued reading and I was shocked to see some bold words:
YOU MUST BE CONSCIOUS DURING THE ENTIRE OPERATION!
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Ephesians 2:10 - “ For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].”
I believe this “operation” is available to all who believe and actively, intentionally, consciously pursue Him. Go ahead take a moment and schedule an appointment with the One who knows you best.
I was to receive a healthy whole heart for my broken, hurt filled one. I was getting a new mind – a mind that will be able to remember who I am. I was getting a new leg so I that will be able to stand in His realms. I was getting a new arm portion so that I will be able to 'handle' things in a better way. Once those items were swapped, I was to be flipped over and to receive a spiritual backbone.
I was amazed with the list and more amazed with the benefits of the exchanges. It all looked good until the paper flipped over. I continued reading and I was shocked to see some bold words:
YOU MUST BE CONSCIOUS DURING THE ENTIRE OPERATION!
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Ephesians 2:10 - “ For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].”
I believe this “operation” is available to all who believe and actively, intentionally, consciously pursue Him. Go ahead take a moment and schedule an appointment with the One who knows you best.
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