Good Doctors

Imagine a cancer patient who has secured one of the best cancer doctors in the country. He knows that he was selected by this doctor when so many others were not. The doctor has cured this kind of cancer before, and promises he can do it again. The new and entusiastic patient lists the doctor's credentials to whoever will listen. He is his doctor's biggest fan. He patiently endures weeks of testing. He listens carefully to the doctor's plan. He makes his appointments for the first several treatments, but eventually he just quits showing up for the treatments. Oh he continues to boast about his doctor. He loves his doctor! He knows who his doctor is, and he is confident that his doctor knows him. He is sure of it. Yet he continues to skip his doctor's prescribed treatments. He loves the doctor, but his receptionist is ugly and rude. The waiting room is always hot, and he doesn't enjoy sitting in a room full of sick people. Above all of this, the treatments are uncomfortable! "Isn't that what the doctor is supposed to do, make you comfortable?!" What would you say to such a patient?

Christians are infected with the worst of all cancers - sin. The Great Physician has chosen us; we did not choose Him. [John 15:16] His promises are sure. He has forgiven men of sin before, and He will do it again. We are His greatest fans. Yet, like the man described above, many ignore His plan! [Worship with regularity and with other Christians!] Oh they attend church for a time, but soon they quit going. Someone in Sunday School is ugly and rude to them. The pews are uncomfortable. The building is hot. "The people in this church have problems." And above all, the Pastor doesn't make them comfortable! Isn't that his job, to make people comfortable!

Being a faithful member of a church is not easy! People have problems. Churches have problems. The building will not always be to your liking. The Pastor, in fact, the Word of God, will not always make you comfortable, but it was never designed to do so. The Great Physician's prescription remains the same. Worship with regularity and with other Christians. We need worship. We need each other. Lastly, do not say that you love the Great Physician if you are not willing to what He says.