Valley Of Obscurity

It has always been a daily habit of mine to check the internet for news from the Philippines every morning without fail. Today I was saddened to find out that our former President, Cory Aquino, the widow of the late Senator Beningno Aquino Jr. who was assasinated at a turbulent time in the history of our country is fighting yet again another battle. She was a beacon of democracy post assasination of her husband, a David if you will standing up against a Goliath (The Dictatorship) that eventually led to a popular "People Power Revolution" that brought her into power. A few hours ago her daughter held a press conference announcing to the media that her mom was diagnosed of suffering from "Colon Cancer". I understand how her children, relatives and the others who are close to her must feel as she goes through this physical mallady. I went through the same for 3 weeks waiting and hoping for my best friend Omie to recover from his own illness that eventually led to his return to Jesus.

My pastor once told me in one of my discussions with him that a lot of people turn to others before turning to God for comfort and answers in times of sickness i.e. doctors or friends (not that there is anything wrong to consult with doctors) but the Author of Life always has the answers whether it's the one that we want to hear or not, however we will always find comfort and strenght knowing that in times where our loved ones' continued lifetime is obscured by a terminal illness there is a God who comforts, a God who gives strength and a God who brings salavation for as long as we seek and trust in Him first.

Let us remember our former President in our prayers but more importantly not just for her to survive or withstand this crisis but to find hope and salvation in Jesus Christ.

"How confident are you in the midst of the valley of the shadow of death?"

Pastor Russel "Butch" Diwa

Senior Pastor

Biblical Community Church

Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4