the way Jesus care

how to show, express, tell someone that you really care for them?

through many kinds of acts to show someone how you care, i especially love Jesus' way of telling us, He cares.. =)

i heard a story about one man who got cancer and had to be operated half of his stomach, which intrigued me.

he had sleepless nights since he was diagnosed. his body got weaker everyday and all his friends and colleagues would come to visit him everyday, bringing health foods and constantly supporting him.

the day came when he was admitted to the hospital to be prepared for surgery, and his friends would still come, and they started talking as if they were better than the surgeons and doctors by telling him,

"do not worry... just let the surgeon cut wherever they want. if need to cut half the stomach, so be it! they are very good, very professional.. it will be alright, you will be okay!"

despite all the positive encouragement as such, would one still think that he is able to sleep at that very night?

he was even worry, and couldn't even close his eyes throughout the night.

it was then one of his best friend who flew in from oversea, working as a doctor to visit him. after being asked how is he today, this man with cancer started to tell about his everyday life after being diagnosed with cancer to the doctor.

then, unlike any other friends who came and advised him not to worry, this doctor didn't say a word, and stayed with him that night at the hospital.

the very next day, this man had become a different person. see how one's care brings so much difference?..

my Jesus.. is just like that doctor. when i am heavily burdened, and started to complaint, i try my very best to reach out to Him. i do have my sleepless nights, more often during the times i am faced with problems i cannot solve. He knows very well my sufferings, because He was once a human, He has been through all emotions, all pains..

when i told Him all sorts of problems, He didn't say to me, "don't worry. everything will be alright. don't think too much, just sleep well tonight.."

instead, He stayed with me throughout the ordeal. He sat with me in the corner. He held me in the dark room. when there is nothing can be done, He still stick by me.

i feel that He is here with me. i adore His presence. and with that feeling, i have hope. i find peace in my heart.

like the doctor who stayed through the night with the man who have no more hope to live, Jesus stayed through your life, anyhow you needed Him.

hope you find peace in His presence. He doesn't necessary provide you answers to your problems, He will just stay by your side, no matter how ugly it gets. it is His way of caring towards you =)