Post by Gerard Mendes on Apr 4, 2019 11:27:26 GMT -5
One of the things I did when I lived in California was I was a chaplin at Sierra View District Hospital in Porterville . As a chaplin I was often on call 24/7 . One night in the wee hours of the morning about 2 Am I got a call. The receptionist told me a family was in distress and wanted a visit from the clergy . When I got to the ICU room there was 5 people weeping and crying. On a bed was an elderly fella. He looked old--very old. His teeth were out and he really looked old. The tubes and machines were unhooked and turned off. It was plain to see that the madical staff had given up hope on him. When I entered the room I asked the family --how do you want me to pray. They blurted out---we dont want grampa to die---we want him here with us---we miss him already. I went over to the bed,put my hand on his forehead and then I felt HIS power leaving me. I saw the fellas eyes open and his head rise. He had a major scowl on his face. This guy was TICKED.The the family members started saying---Oh no what did we do--he doesnt look very happy---granma died 6 months ago and he fell and broke his hip last month---he said he was tired and wanted to go be with grandma.I then asked--how do I pray. They then said---we want him to be happy--if he wants to go be with grandma then we want that too. I again put my hand on his forehead. His head went down and his eyes closed. Shortly after I left he was pronounced dead. But before I left I prayed for the five. The power of the Spirit manifest and all eyes were dry.
While being a chaplin I was in many end of life situations. Every time my emotions were stretched.Here I would see many people who had lived good lives,went to church,read their bibles,prayed and Im sure--sinned less then me. But had never experienced the presence of the Lord. Thats like being married and never experiencing intimacy.I would bounce tween grief---feeling sorry for them and anger because many church leaders are so focused on not sinning that they never allow God to manifest His presence. At this point I dont know if this qualifies as a risen from the dead miracle but I did get to be in an event that was very wonderful.I will remember this the rest of my life. And when I get to heaven Im sure the old fella and I will have a big laugh about this.
While being a chaplin I was in many end of life situations. Every time my emotions were stretched.Here I would see many people who had lived good lives,went to church,read their bibles,prayed and Im sure--sinned less then me. But had never experienced the presence of the Lord. Thats like being married and never experiencing intimacy.I would bounce tween grief---feeling sorry for them and anger because many church leaders are so focused on not sinning that they never allow God to manifest His presence. At this point I dont know if this qualifies as a risen from the dead miracle but I did get to be in an event that was very wonderful.I will remember this the rest of my life. And when I get to heaven Im sure the old fella and I will have a big laugh about this.