A New Day

By: Pastor Johnie Akers   

Isaiah 50:7, “For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded.” In 1975 a child named Raymond Dunn, Jr., was born in New York State. The Associated Press reports that at his birth, a skull fracture and oxygen deprivation caused severe retardation. As Raymond grew, the family discovered further impairments. His twisted body suffered up to twenty seizures per day. He was blind, mute, and immobile. He had severe allergies that limited him to only one food: A meat-based formula made by Gerber Foods. In 1985, Gerber stopped making the formula that Raymond lived on. Carol Dunn scoured the country to buy what stores had in stock, accumulating cases and cases, but in 1990 her supply ran out. In desperation, she appealed to Gerber for help. Without this particular food, Raymond would starve to death. The employees of the company listened. In an unprecedented action, volunteers donated hundreds of hours to bring out old equipment, set up production lines, obtain special approval from the USDA, and produce the formula—all for one special boy. In January 1995, Raymond Dunn, Jr, known as the Gerber boy, died from his physical problems. But during his brief lifetime he called forth a wonderful thing called compassion. God has the kind of compassion for us as the Gerber Company had for this little boy. Our God looks down upon us with care, and concern, and He will do everything in His power to help us. Isaiah in our Scripture lesson today reminds us, in simple terms, that “the Lord God will help” us.  What challenges are you facing today? What obstacles are blocking you path? You may or may not be facing the same circumstances the Dunn family did with their son Raymond, but nevertheless God’s care and compassion are present to likewise help you through any difficult time. Be assured God will do whatever is necessary to take out all of the “stops” to ensure you needs are met. Reach out to him today and you will find a compassionate caring God, who will provide by His unfailing love, with this and each new day.