Nothing is Bigger than God

Last fall, I started having some breast pain that took me to my family doctor who then ordered a mammogram and an ultrasound to rule out “anything serious.” I had no family history of breast cancer, but I had a few friends whose lives had been wrecked by a completely unexpected diagnosis. Proactively, I decided to undergo testing. 

While I was at work, I got the call from the cancer center to make the appointment. My heart beating faster, I quickly wrote down the date and time on a sticky note and hung up the phone. I felt the warmth of my tears fall down my cheek. It just became real—the possibility that my life could soon change. I only told a few close friends about it, asking them for prayer. 

The week of my appointment I was actually preparing a sermon on joy (my husband and I copastor a church). In fact, we were scheduled to prerecord this message on joy two hours after my appointment. On my way to the cancer center that morning, anxiety overwhelmed me, and I got lost driving to the hospital. I was overwhelmed by the thought that this could be the day that changed my plans, my future, and literally my whole life. As my mind played out all the worst-case scenarios, I sat there trying so hard to cling to the God I know instead of the voice of doubt and fear. 

I called my husband and told him that I couldn’t speak on joy when I was overcome with so much fear. And he calmly responded, “Simi, this diagnosis may change your life, but it doesn’t change your God.” 

His words shifted something deep within me. I began to remember past circumstances where I faced opposition, rejection, and confusion and how God’s goodness and faithfulness saw me through. 

He hasn’t changed. 

I walked into the hospital scared but hopeful, because I knew I wasn’t walking in alone. The same God who had always been there for me was with me, even now. Cancer is not bigger than Christ. Indeed, nothing is bigger than God. 

But I have trusted in Your faithful love; my heart will rejoice in Your deliverance. PSALM 13:5 CSB 

What are you finding God’s strength in today? 

This is an excerpt from 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle from (in)courage – a devotional now available on DaySpring.com. Shop all books, journals, and devotions from DaySpring here.