For anyone who knows me and may be reading this:

I. DO. NOT. HAVE. CANCER.

Well…at least I don’t think so. The medical procedure I had Tuesday told the doctor (so he thinks) that I do not have cancer in a certain area of my body. However, that is the thing about cancer:

YOU NEVER KNOW IF YOU HAVE IT OR NOT. Not really. You can have tests if you want, but most people don’t know they have it until after they exhibit some signs somehow.

A routine breast examination reveals a lump that takes your breath away.

A prostate exam reveals some irregularities which need to be addressed and it comes back positive.

A shortening of breath leads a 71 year old woman to the doctor where she is detected with a rare form of lung cancer that takes her to Jesus in less than 6 months. (My mom)

After being cancer-free for 15 years, you find out with shock it has returned with a vengeance and you fight it as hard as you can only to watch life slowly slip away. (My grandmother)

In many cases it is a shock to find out cancer is there. The church at Thyatira was like that. Despite all the good it was doing, there is a cancer invading its soul. This cancer is ripping the church apart and they don’t even know it!

Many churches look good and healthy on the outside. It is on the inside it is slowly disintegrating. Prayers for Sunday would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.