Wherever one goes, people seem infected by the malaise of selfishness.
A little while ago, I encountered a refreshing change. Shortly after straining my
back whilst carelessly handling a heavy bale, I attended a Bawtry Evangelical Free
Church meeting.
At the end of the meeting, I struggled to stand up. The back pain was crippling.
A couple spotted my problem and without hesitation they offered to pray over me,
quite ready to face the potential embarrassment of failure. Within a couple of minutes
they asked an Elder to join them, and laid hands on the spot causing the discomfort.
As they prayed, there was a strange internal
warmth - more than one would expect from hands pressing on one's back.
Maybe you don't believe in God's power to heal? The outcome? I was touched by the
loving concern shown by three people involved with the fellowship. People willing
to risk their reputation.
The back? Oh, it's fine, thanks. Coincidence? I think not!
