RABBONI...which is to say, Master

One of the things that I love about Madison is how much this group of Christians believes in prayer and how they practice what they believe.  In a congregation our size you are going to have responses most every Sunday when the invitation is given. This Sunday was no exception. There are always a number of people who go down in support of those who respond. A group of our shepherds are always there, but this Sunday one of our shepherds and his family responded. Bro. Pat has been a Dentist in Madison for a lot of years, and he has just learned that he has a rare condition called pulmonary fibrosis. This is also a condition, as I understand it, that there is little that can be done from a medical stand point. He will be seeing a doctor this week that hopes to be able to get him into an experimental program. The only other option would require a lung transplant.

It was a touching site to see numbers of folks surround this couple and just bathe them in prayer and love.  Tears flowed as prayers went up as this leader of God’s people was presented before the throne. The flock was caring for their shepherd. But something else was taking place here too. This shepherd was leading the flock in how to respond to a life threatening condition. While being ministered to, he is ministering by example.

I love our shepherds. They are some of the finest I have ever seen; great hearts and deep love for the body.

I would like to ask you to pray for Brother Pat. Just ask the Father to heal him and take all the glory as the great physician. Thanks!