PrintIs That You, Lord? (5)
Parkinson's Disease has hijacked my physical body in much the same way as a hijacker would try and take control of a 747 aircraft. If I was the Captain of the hijacked aircraft I must respond in ways that honour the wishes and policies of the owner as well as do what is right for the crew and passengers.
As a Christian I try to live in the reality that my body is not my own. It belongs to another. The hijacker acts as though the body that he has invaded is his to destroy how and when he chooses. Do I resist him? Do I wait him out? Do I make friends with him? Do I hope for changed circumstances? Do I wait for the SAS to deliver us?
There is no one answer that applies to this situation because the circumstances that face me are dynamic, not static. It might be that, right now, I wait but, in due course, I may be directed to confront the hijacker and resist him. Finally, I must accept the decision of the owner whom I serve and have faith in the wisdom of his decision and directive.
No doubt I will wrestle with this whole issue again….and again…and again! What I do know is that the longer this situation goes on, the more I am going to need the resources of God to see me through to the final destination.
