Rev. Gerrald Kimathi
Sunday Service on the 13th day of September, 2026
Sickness and disease are part of the human experience and part of our spiritual warfare. By His stripes we receive healing, yet we still face these battles. When a certain man named Lazarus was sick, his sisters Mary and Martha were deeply affected. We are either infected or affected — we are in it together.
In times of crisis we need three relationships that must never be neglected. First, our relationship with God. When everything else fails, He remains on the throne. He has promised never to leave us or forsake us.
Second, our relationship with family. Lazarus had Mary and Martha close by. Work on those relationships. Be a positive contributor in your family. Build bridges. God did not place you in that household by accident. Value and strengthen those ties so that when pain comes, you stand together.
Third, friendships. Jesus was not related by blood to Lazarus, Mary, and Martha — He was their friend. The sisters sent word saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.” Love was the bond. Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are. Choose and cultivate responsible friendships deliberately. God has given you the capacity to create and nurture these relationships.
When death or deep grief comes, recognise that the grieving person is not okay. They need the support of healthy people around them. Those healthy relationships become their “brains” — helping them think clearly, recover, and live again. Weeping is healthy; even Jesus wept. Submit yourself to the processes of healing: fellowship, laughter (which is medicine), and focusing on the purpose God has given you. Like David after the death of his child, rise, wash, eat, and move forward in recovery.
Our calling is not merely to escort people to the grave. The real work begins afterwards — supporting them so they can heal, brighten up, regain strength, and live again. Be part of the solution in the networks God has given you.
Application
Intentionally cultivate your relationship with God, with your family, and with godly brethren. Be a positive contributor who builds bridges rather than walls. When crisis or grief comes — whether to you or to those around you — lean on these relationships and become part of the healing process for others. In this year of double harvest, strong relationships will help you carry and sustain what God is releasing.
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