A visit to the ophthalmologist told the story. If I was going to continue to drive, I would have to have cataract surgery.

Dr. H. had been hesitant to tell me this. He was only too aware of my situation. A few years ago, he diagnosed my glaucoma. By the time I got to him I had already lost a significant amount of vision in my right eye and by the time it was brought under control, most of that vision was lost. Even though a cataract operation is routine nowadays, there are things that could go wrong.

Dr. H. took pains to explain to me what could go wrong, but he also explained that he had been at this for 25 years and he had only one case that had not worked out and that was in the days when cataract surgery was a much more complicated affair. He would operate on the eye that lacked vision first to see how it reacted and then operate on my good eye. I know Dr. H. He and I have a trusting relationship. I took that step of faith and we went ahead.

The good news is that the operation was a success! I can see very well! I am so thankful to God for my relationship with Dr. H. He saved my eyesight.

None of us are self-sufficient. Relationships are the stuff that life is made of and make life itself possible. How important relationships of trust are: they carry us through the depths of agony and bring us to the heights of ecstasy. And sometimes, they even save our life!

I can talk about my relationship with Jesus Christ that way. It is a relationship of trust. The hymn puts it wonderfully:

That relationship began for me as a confused and anxious teen, needing forgiveness, security and direction in life. I have lived in the security of that relationship ever since.

Some people may refer to this relationship as being "saved." Others may refer to it as being "found." But whether "saved" or "found", it is our trusting relationship with Jesus Christ that makes the difference.

I cannot help but be convinced, that this is what people yearn for in this confused and sin-sick world, and I am so glad that this is the Good News which is our privilege to share!