I was going to write about something else entirely different today, but all of that just seemed insignificant in light of this. I’m sure many of you remember The Story of Zac Smith (embedded after the break), which I posted about a few weeks ago as it was making the rounds among our circle. It’s an amazing story of strength and perspective in the face of sudden Stage IV cancer.
Zac stepped into eternity yesterday.
I found this out as I checked Twitter while feeding my 5-week old daughter in the middle of the night last night, and I wept. Again, it makes me realize how much my focus is off, and how much of the stuff I care about is just stupid. It makes me realize how much of my life I take for granted, and how flippant I am towards the grace and blessings that God has extended to me.
Zac’s story continues to wreck me, but in a positive way. I weep as I imagine the unbelievable heartbreak his family must feel, but I draw strength from his unquenchable hope in Christ. It’s a wake up call to spend my time on the things that matter, and to cast aside all of the stupid things that don’t. It’s a reminder to hold my wife tight and kiss my baby girl every chance I get. It’s a reminder that everything in this world will pass away, but death has lost its victory in Christ.
Watch Zac’s story and change your perspective today. Let’s quit wasting our time.
“This I do know… If God chooses to heal me, then God is God, and God is good. If God chooses not to heal me, and allows me to die, God is still God, and God is still good. To God be the glory.” - Zac Smith
Be sure to pray for Zac’s family during this time.
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