Doctor's Office
We need to take you to the doctor’s office. I dreaded going to see the doctor, but I knew it was the best thing for me. My family physician was Dr. James Ashmore. Doc was one of the great figures in the Shoals area for many years. His bedside care was first class and he was very observant to every patient’s need. As my father grew older, the roles reversed, and I had to take him to see Doc one day. As the examination came to an end, Dr. Ashmore said, “Leroy the problem with all 3 of us is that we are sinners and the body pays for it.” My Dad gave a wry smile and nodded. Doc knew I was a young preacher, and he loved theology as well. His wisdom was truth straight from God’s Word.
“Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin.” Psalm 38:3. King David knew as a shepherd that the sin of our life is why the body eventually dies. The bones wear out, the organs don’t function as well, the body is a clock ticking down with few timeouts. The reason is not cancer, or blood clots or whatever disease you want to name. The physical body declines because we are sinners. Scripture says, “for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23. There is a penalty we must all pay because we are all sinners. The body will waste away.
Dr. Ashmore and Dr. Mitchell are the only 2 family physicians in my life. Talk about a lucky man, God blessed me with Godly men who served as my physician. I’m truly thankful for each one of our medical people who work to keep us as healthy as possible for as long as possible. It is truly amazing what medicine can do for the human body today. But one thing I know, medicine cannot heal sin. That is why we must daily go to the Great Doctor’s Office.
The Great Physician is still working today. He will take on new patients anytime. His office hours are forever and ever. He never tires of us entering into His presence. The results are usually a reminder that sin is the ultimate reason for our physical decline. Then the Lord will remind us BUT … the free gift of eternal life is on me. Hallelujah! What a Savior!
As we enter into a time of revival at FBC, would you join me in going to the Doctor’s office daily and seeking the Lord. Even as the psalmist said, “examine my heart and see if there be any wicked way.” Today, would you make a commitment to go see the Great Physician and get a thorough check up.
“Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin.” Psalm 38:3. King David knew as a shepherd that the sin of our life is why the body eventually dies. The bones wear out, the organs don’t function as well, the body is a clock ticking down with few timeouts. The reason is not cancer, or blood clots or whatever disease you want to name. The physical body declines because we are sinners. Scripture says, “for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23. There is a penalty we must all pay because we are all sinners. The body will waste away.
Dr. Ashmore and Dr. Mitchell are the only 2 family physicians in my life. Talk about a lucky man, God blessed me with Godly men who served as my physician. I’m truly thankful for each one of our medical people who work to keep us as healthy as possible for as long as possible. It is truly amazing what medicine can do for the human body today. But one thing I know, medicine cannot heal sin. That is why we must daily go to the Great Doctor’s Office.
The Great Physician is still working today. He will take on new patients anytime. His office hours are forever and ever. He never tires of us entering into His presence. The results are usually a reminder that sin is the ultimate reason for our physical decline. Then the Lord will remind us BUT … the free gift of eternal life is on me. Hallelujah! What a Savior!
As we enter into a time of revival at FBC, would you join me in going to the Doctor’s office daily and seeking the Lord. Even as the psalmist said, “examine my heart and see if there be any wicked way.” Today, would you make a commitment to go see the Great Physician and get a thorough check up.
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