Hospital food has quite the reputation. It really doesn’t matter what name is on the outside of the building, the food served inside leaves much to be desired in many cases. Interestingly enough, the quality has changed very little regardless of the number of complaints from patients, physicians, and guests. The leadership in one hospital in Ottawa, Canada wanted to change all of this. They figured that the only way to truly understand what people were griping about was to eat the food themselves. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were served to the executives for a solid week directly from hospital kitchen.
The verdict? A major change was needed… and fast!
It’s easy to act like there is no issue or problem. We can go through our day nodding that adjustments need to be made or feigning concern about a cause or situation. But when we step into the shoes of those affected… our viewpoint changes! That’s why Christ came. He put on flesh and was born as a baby so that He could fully experience the human condition. Heartbreak, loss, victory, justice, elation, and gratitude… Jesus felt all of these and so much more. When we pray that we’re hurting… He’s felt it. If we are asking God for strength, He’s experienced that too.
Jesus did more than just create the human race… He joined it. And because of this we know that He truly understands and addresses our needs specifically. Today, take a few minutes and thank Him for what He’s already done… and know that whatever you are asking Him for today He has felt it too. He understands. Personally.
