THE SCRIPTURE IS POTENT
A few weeks ago, while consulting a patient, I had an interesting conversation with a mother about her seven-year-old son.
“Doctor, his name is Enoch, and he is seven years old. This cough is really disturbing,” she said.
I could tell she was genuinely worried, especially because the boy also had a fever. I reassured her, examined him, and listened to his chest.
A few minutes later, while we were still talking, she remarked, “This boy can be very stubborn.”
I smiled and said, “Oh, his name is Enoch. He is supposed to be walking with God.” 😆
Then I asked, “Have you ever explained the meaning of his name to him?”
She replied, “No. His grandmother, who used to engage him in scriptural things, recently passed away.”
I offered my sincere condolences and then said, “I think you should start creating time to study the Scriptures with him.”
“Oh, really?” she asked.
“Yes,” I replied.
It was such a simple conversation, but it became one of those subtle opportunities through which God helped me share the gospel while consulting. It did not require a sermon or a formal evangelistic meeting. It was simply a conversation about a child’s name that opened the door to something deeper.
What continues to surprise me, however, is that sometimes, while we desire change, we do not necessarily believe in the power of Scripture to bring about that change.
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Perhaps it is because the Bible can sometimes appear too simple. Perhaps we have become so accustomed to its stories that we forget their power. Or perhaps we have not yet learnt to place a premium on, and make a demand upon, the transformative and creative power of the Word of God.
I learnt this in a very personal way.
Weeks later, I was maliciously given a sack letter. I remembered the meaning and significance of my own name, Hezekiah. I took the letter, laid it on the floor, and prayed to God for a response within 72 hours.
In about 48 hours, those same people sent me an apology letter, offered monetary compensation, and gave me the option to return.
Immediately, I remembered the biblical account of Hezekiah, when the prophet gave him what seemed like a terminal verdict. I looked for a wall, just as Hezekiah did, knelt down, and prayed.
Interestingly, one of the very people who later apologised even referred to that Scripture when they were making their apology. 😂😂😂
There are so many lessons in that single story.
You could see it as a lesson in being sensitive to opportunities to advance God’s Kingdom, even within your workplace. You could see it as an encouragement to walk your talk which means to allow the Scriptures you profess to believe to become the Scriptures you actually live by.
You could even see it as an encouragement to draw inspiration from your name, or to give your children names that can continually remind them of something meaningful about God and His Word.
While I do not necessarily want this story to encourage you to become a doctor 😅 (well, (that is entirely up to you) , the crux of the matter is this: THE SCRIPTURE IS POTENT.
It is not merely a collection of ancient stories, inspirational quotes, or religious literature. It carries the power to transform, instruct, correct, inspire and, provide the perspective we need to navigate life.
THE SCRIPTURE IS TRULY POTENT.
