I always say, “The God we serve is a God of 11:59 and counting”; but He shows Himself faithful even when we don’t know how it’s going to happen. The ancestors would say, “God may not come when you want Him, but He’s always right on time.” Have you ever been praying about something and wondering whether God is listening? Well you’re not alone. Let me share a recent experience that will re-awaken your belief that God is still in the miracle working business.
I am a breast cancer survivor; and Praise God, I am now 4 years post-treatment. The type of cancer that attacked both of my breast is a very invasive, aggressive form of breast cancer called HER 2 positive. I went to my routine Oncology check- up and my doctor discovered another mass in my right breast. For about a month and a half I went through a series of tests which resulted in them concluding that they would have to have a surgical biopsy to remove the mass in order to determine if it’s cancer. This is because the mass was sitting on the implant. To do the surgery means that my plastic surgeon will have to be there to repair the implant. Both surgeons have a working relationship and everything was scheduled. Since my initial surgery my husband’s job changed insurance carriers but I didn’t worry because we have a PPO which allows me to go out of network. A week before the surgery, Cathy from my plastic surgeon’s office called to inform me that even though I have out of network coverage, there is a $5,000.00 deductible which must be paid before they will begin to pay the 80%.
With medical bills mounting, I just didn’t have it to pay. I attempted to appeal it the insurance company and submitted all the requested documentation in an effort to build a case for ‘network deficiency’, since I already had a working relationship with this doctor and he is familiar with my case.
Three days before my scheduled surgery, I was informed by the care manager with my insurance company that they denied my request. Trusting in God’s word that ‘He would work it out for my good and His glory’, I submitted myself to whatever God allowed. I notified both surgeons and was awaiting to hear from my breast surgeon regarding what our next step needed to be. I was eating lunch when my phone rang and it was Cathy from my plastic surgeon’s office. She said Ms. Jackson, Dr. Brown wanted me to call you because he said he will do your surgery regardless of the insurance. THANK GOD. I nearly dropped the phone. Who but God can make possible what appears to be impossible?
I had my surgery as scheduled and the biopsy revealed no cancer.
I hope my testimony will encourage someone who may be facing what appears to be an impossible situation to remember that the God we serve specializes in making possible what appears impossible. Expect the unexpected.
Peace and Blessings;
Gail