From the hellish scenes of...
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From the hellish scenes of World War II in Poland comes the story of Yitzak, a Jewish physician who, with his wife and child, fled from Warsaw and hid in the countryside. Known for his compassion and skill in cardiac care. Yitzak was held in high regard by Jews and non-Jews alike.
Leopold was a minor Nazi official stationed in Warsaw. He did what he was told, not because he disliked Jews, but because it was his job. His job was to study census records and provide his supervisors with information about who in the city was "tainted" with Jewish blood.
Leopold and Yitzak had met casually; their relationship had been cordial, but cautious. Leopold heard rumors that Yitzak was hiding in the countryside, but he didn't pursue it until the day when the chest pains came.
The physician at the hospital concluded that Leopold was having a heart attack, and said, "It's a shame that Yitzak isn't here. He could save this man's life."
Word soon reached Yitzak that he was needed to save a human life. Ignoring the danger to himself. Yitzak crept into the city in the middle of the night to provide life-saving care to this one who was "an enemy."
Our texts tells of the Great Physician who was willing to come to heal "the enemy." It was an act of faith for the Roman to seek the help of Jesus, but far greater is God's faithfulness as he comes to save those who are sick.
--Kaul
Leopold was a minor Nazi official stationed in Warsaw. He did what he was told, not because he disliked Jews, but because it was his job. His job was to study census records and provide his supervisors with information about who in the city was "tainted" with Jewish blood.
Leopold and Yitzak had met casually; their relationship had been cordial, but cautious. Leopold heard rumors that Yitzak was hiding in the countryside, but he didn't pursue it until the day when the chest pains came.
The physician at the hospital concluded that Leopold was having a heart attack, and said, "It's a shame that Yitzak isn't here. He could save this man's life."
Word soon reached Yitzak that he was needed to save a human life. Ignoring the danger to himself. Yitzak crept into the city in the middle of the night to provide life-saving care to this one who was "an enemy."
Our texts tells of the Great Physician who was willing to come to heal "the enemy." It was an act of faith for the Roman to seek the help of Jesus, but far greater is God's faithfulness as he comes to save those who are sick.
--Kaul
