On The Damascus Road/Sarah & Joshua

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Sarah and Joshua     Sarah and Joshua had been married for ten years and were very much in love. They spent much time together, taking long walks, feeding the ducks at the lake and laughing a lot.
    One day while Joshua was away, he received a call that Sarah had been in a terrible accident. She was in critical condition.
    Joshua walked into the hospital room, Joshua's heart broke as he saw her with machines and tubes everywhere. The doctor was at her side. "I'm so glad you're here. No one has been able to arouse any kind of response from her. She doesn't speak or show signs of recognition at all. It looks pretty grim. We are hoping that she will recognize you.", he said.
    Joshua tried different ways to get Sarah to respond. He tried talking to her, visual contact, squeezing her hand, and stroking her face. None of these brought acknowledgment. Desperate to get through to her, Joshua even placed a tiny amount of her favorite ice cream on the tip of a spoon and touched it to Sarah's lips. His deep love for her caused him to continue to try to find a way to get through to her that she was loved and that he was there with her. He just knew that if he could communicate this to her she would be comforted and perhaps it might even give her the strength to fight. There had to be a way. He refused to give up.
    One day he remembered a cologne, Sarah's favorite. He splashed it liberally on his face. He walked to her bedside and embraced her. As he stood up his heart almost jumped out of his chest. He observed a single teardrop coursing its way down her cheek. "Oh my Sarah," he cried, "you do know I'm here. I have found a way to get through to you. The fragrance of the cologne has communicated my presence to you through your sense of smell."
    That tiny communication of love led to the eventual healing and total recovery of Sarah Shepherd. She and Joshua now continue their walks, feed the ducks, and enjoy LOTS of laughter.
    Someone has been trying every avenue, every day of your life to get the same message through to you..that you are loved, loved beyond measure. The name Joshua means "Jehovah is salvation." Jesus is the Greek form of the same name. It is He that God has sent to get through to you. He cares for you, and has made provision for you to be with Him forever. You see, you were made for Him and only He can satisfy your heart.
Contributed by Daphne Harrington
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Originally appeared on Daily Wisdom

    Jesus is standing at the door to your heart all the time. He is knocking to come in and love you and guide you. He is offering you the gift of everlasting life, but you must hear Him and open the door to Him as He will not kick it in. (Rev. 3:20) A gift is just outside your heart's door at this time. Will you receive this gift? Will you open the door to Jesus and let him flood your soul with His love? If so, read the following paragraph as your prayer.

    Father, I know that I have sinned and I turn from those ways and ask you to come into my heart and cleanse me. I know that I cannot do this on my own and I need your help. Fill my soul, Lord, and make me whole. I want your will for my life to be preeminent. Help me to grow in your way.
    Amen

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