“We know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave our earthly body), we will have a ‘house’ in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands. We grow weary in our present bodies, and we long to put on our heavenly bodies like new clothing.” 2 Cor. 5:1-2
Heavenly Father, I didn’t see this one coming. It’s October 14, 2025, and I have Covid. Vaxxed-up, prayed-up, and now holed-up at home… Rats. Paul’s wisdom to the Corinthians about earthly weaknesses making us long for our heavenly body land with sweet meaning and timely encouragement.
Indeed, an eternity of perfect health is looking better and better, Father. Our healing will be complete, and never again will we experience sickness and pain in any form. No more cancer or allergies, joint replacements or runny noses; no more “gut” issues or heart disease; no more memory loss or even hiccups—and big Hallelujah, no more caskets and funerals.
We are grateful Jesus’ first advent secured the resurrection of our body and not just the perfection of our spirit. These “light and momentary troubles” are incredibly inconvenient, bothersome, and at times debilitating; but our rejoicing will be loud and eternal when Jesus returns to finish making all things new.
Until that Day, we will steward our health and trust you for healing—whether it comes through the medical community, supernatural means, or home remedies. During times of particular weakness, may we get to know you better as the “Father of mercies and God of all comfort”; and may our compassion grow for fellow sufferers. By the power of the Gospel, help us be the kind of friends from whom the weak and weary find understanding and kindness. So Very Amen.
