The Ultimate Pining

I saw the gleam of proud tears edging her eyes. She struggled to push back a river of emotion while watching her beloved grandson receive the pin and title of Registered Nurse. Her neatly combed hair and the rosiness of her cheeks help to conceal her 89 years. My eyes were on her as I knew she could not hear the speaker. I watched ready to share with her what he was saying but she seemed content with her own silent speech. Her heart and mind were full, I am sure, of the many words she would say if she could speak to the audience, of how wonderful her grandson is. It was a beautiful ceremony and the words of the oath taken by all the newly pinned RN's graduating on this night, still ring in my mind. "In the full knowledge of the obligations I am undertaking, I promise to care for the sick with all the skill and understanding I possess.......... sparing no effort to conserve life, to alleviate suffering and to promote health". I was struck with wonder at what the actual wording was. Jesus Christ spoke to the Father in Heaven when He pledged His life for the healing of the world. We don't know the words but we know the action he carried out. Isaiah 53:3-5 AMP; "He was despised, rejected and forsaken by men. A man acquainted with grief and sickness.... He bore our sicknesses, weaknesses, and distresses and carried our sorrows and pains (punishment), yet we considered Him stricken, smitten and afflicted by God. He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was laid upon Him and with His wounds we were HEALED".

There were several graduating students who received special awards for extraordinary accomplishments above and beyond the required courses and practicum. Jesus went beyond what any human could possibly be expected to do to acquire good health for humanity. He was crucified. He went quietly to a death He did not deserve. Not only did He not receive any awards from man, they even mocked and spit on Him. I can't help but imagine the angels all lined up with their best apparell... you know the dressy wings as opposed to their every day wings. I am sure in my playful mind, they must have halos that are embellished for special occasions and ones that are camoflaged for battle and then kaki for everyday use. On that day... when the Son of God went to the cross carrying the sin nature of humanity they surely dressed "all out" for the three day celebration.

We who are alive today and have the priveledge and right to take what Jesus Christ obtained for us... healing... deliverance, redemption and salvation in its' fullness; we have no award plaques or honorariums to offer Him. What we do have is our faith, love, trust and worship. We can in effect offer our own lives up to Him as living sacrifices, allowing Him to lead us in our services to those we come in contact with. Read the book of Hebrews for a glimpse!

Had we been able to see the Ultimate Pinning service in heaven, we would have more fully understood what Jesus Christ intended when He took His pledge of sacrifice and service. No one knows what the face of the Father looks like. He, the Son saw it. In my imagination I see the same thing I saw in my mothers' face the other night, only to a billion squared. Pride and esteem for the one He loved. I am grateful for the small way I was shown what millions see every day in the lives of physicians, nurses, fireman, policemen and service people in all walks and careers. People who sacrifice much to help obtain the smallest to the greatest helping hand for others. I am most grateful and forever will worship the one who gained all that pertains to life and health for me and humanity; Jesus Christ my Lord. He underwent the Ultimate Pinning on the day of Calvary. He's on the job and His schedule is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you press His call button.... He is there. Just reach for Him... He will show up. He pledged His life to do so!

What about you... have you considered what He did for you... even if you have not yet believed?