Pre-Chemotherapy Cycle #03 Comment (19 Sept) / Communion

Tomorrow will the the 3rd round of Chemotherapy.  I will be lying if I say that I am not worried about it. There is no fear but I do feel somewhat apprehensive about it. The side effects from Round #02 was slightly worse than Round #01 and I suspect that Round #03 will be worse than Round #02 and hence my reluctance and apprehension.

I can only trust in Jesus that he will uphold me and minimise the strength of the side-effects.

Pastor conducted communion for family again and cell group members and friends were present.

The scripture read for the communion was Philippians 4:4, "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!" (NASB)

Now I'll tell you what is so surprising about it.  A couple of nights ago, I had a dream and the number 444 came to me. I do not remember the content of the dream but I do recall that 444 is in reference to some scriptures. Philippians 4:4 has two 4s whereas my drean, I had three 4s. There seem to be a little mismatch but none the less I think it is related. what is the third 4s? I think God will reveal it soon enough.

Hmm... "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!"

In all my post, I had never really blog or make comment about "rejoicing" although I did mention about been thankful. It is I guess a reminder for me that I should also rejoice and share in all the goods things that the Lord had done in my life. Thus I quote Philippians 4:4-7.

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (NASB)

Aha!!! The last 4... It refers to 4 verses from 4 to 7. The meanings of the verses for me in my situation are self explanatory and very clear especially verse 6 and 7.

Josie mentioned that her sister had Isaiah 44:4 "And they will spring up among the grass like poplars by streams of water." I guess you will have to read it in context from verse 1 to 4. In my case, my greatest worries are for Josie and Nathan.  These verses then speak to me about Nathan. God will take care of him.

Thank God and Jesus.
I Him I Trust.