“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NLT)
St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, provides treatment for children with cancer. Patients and their families travel from faraway places, leaving their regular life behind, to be admitted to this hospital for long-term care. Along with medical treatment, the hospital provides housing, food, schooling, grief counseling, and a host of other services. Families never receive a bill for anything. This all-inclusive hospital is completely funded by private donations. The only things that are required from the families are that they trust the caregivers and follow the treatment protocol.
St. Paul assures us that the same God who took care of him will supply all our needs, which are available to us in Christ Jesus. I have often wondered what it means to be in Christ Jesus. Is it like being in treatment? Sin is a malignant sickness that affects all of us. Once we have accepted that we need healing, we can place ourselves under the care of God. This is a life-long procedure that requires us to detach from many of our regular worldly habits. Trust and obedience are also essential. As long as we remain in treatment, in Christ Jesus, everything we need to get well is supplied.
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