Today's Daily Bread
Jean Driscoll is a remarkable athlete. She has won the Boston
Marathon eight times. She has also participated in four Paralympic Games
and won five gold medals. Born with spina bifida, Jean competes in a
wheelchair.
One of Driscoll’s favorite Bible verses is Daniel 7:9, “The Ancient
of Days was seated . . . . His throne was a fiery flame, its wheels a
burning fire.” Seeing a connection between Daniel’s vision of God and
her own situation, she is able to pass along words of encouragement to
others. “Anytime I’ve had an opportunity to talk with people who use
wheelchairs and feel bad about being in a chair, I tell them, ‘Not only
are you made in the image of God, but your wheelchair is made in the
image of His throne!’”
Daniel’s vision, of course, doesn’t portray God as being impaired in
motion. In fact, some see God’s “wheelchair” as a symbol of a just God
sovereignly moving within human affairs. Other passages speak of God’s
providence providing help to those who believe (Prov. 3:25-26; Matt.
20:29-34; Eph. 1:11).
Jean Driscoll’s faith in God has helped her triumph over personal
challenges. We too can be confident that the high and holy One is near
and ready to help us if only we ask (Ps. 46).
He cannot fail, your faithful God;
He’ll guard you with His mighty power;
Then fear no ill though troubles rise,
His help is sure from hour to hour. —Bosch
He’ll guard you with His mighty power;
Then fear no ill though troubles rise,
His help is sure from hour to hour. —Bosch
With God behind you and His arms beneath you, you can face whatever lies ahead of you. —Ward
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