Left for DEAD

First off for all years like 2020-2021 where Covid-19 madness reigns I claim Psalms 91:2,5-6
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2 I will say of the Lord, 
He is my refuge & my 
fortress,  .. 5 YOU WILL NOT
FEAR the terror of night,  
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the 
darkness, nor the plague that 
destroys at midday. 

and while I am at it.. I claim it for 2022 too.

​Like a curbside garbage collection, Bring out your Dead was the title of a skit from Monty Python’s movie ..The Search of the Holy Grail. The setting was ‘Medieval Times’ where the Black Plague is running through the land like like.. black plagues do. Those of you who have not seen this bit are rightfully cringing.. as it is dark humor done as only Python can do.  

Well in my cartoon brain I segue to.. 'Bring Out Your Dead' as the message of the Gospels. Again, I am NOT making fun of sickness or death, but SIN is the Spiritual Black Plague on mankind since Adam .. separating sinful man from our sinless God.

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Mt 11:28-30
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As luck (bad luck) would have it I just recently returning home after a one week stay in a local hospital with a post back surgery infection. After opening me up again, and cleaning out this infection I was sent home with a 90 day supply of IV-antibiotics meant for especially nasty bacteria. After my 7 day hospital 'spa' I am now on the mend at home with time to ponder with my Medicare state of mind (I turn 65 this summer) reminding me I am closer to the end of life than my prime. Thankfully, God's Word is the perfect prescription for any 'Not Dead Yet' existence.

​Like Lazarus physically rising from the grave we are made spiritually alive in Christ.

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Cor 10:5,
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And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:7

By taking every thought captive, we will find the peace of God for our spiritual lives in need of resurrection. 

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Now I do not claim I was near death during my recent 7 day hospital stay, and the only bright light I moved towards was the night nurse as she delivered my 2 a.m. meds.  There was no DEATH VIGIL called but I was plenty sick and miserable like only a 65 year old man can moan.  

My stitches down my spine are still red and tender, and to sit or lay comfortably is not easy, but as the fella from the above Monty Python skit so profoundly exclaimed.. "I am not DEAD yet."

​Note: Each day I feel a little better, and though my patience is tested I am thankful for doctors, family, and friends that bless me with their care and prayers.
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Oh Death where is your victory? 
Oh Death where is your sting? 
I Corinthians 15:55

​May God bless each of you with LIFE TO THE FULL.. no matter your state of health or place on this life's timeline. May your days be motivated by a love for God and caring of others.

"The thief (Satan) comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10  

Jeff (not dead yet) Larson

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