God's Plan will be Fulfilled

“Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again…” (Proverbs 24:16 NIV) 

A French scientist best remembered for the invention of pasteurization, Louis Pasteur was a man of faith, who despite many obstacles fulfilled God’s plan for his life. A devout Christian and Creationist, Pasteur caused quite a stir in the world of science when he opposed Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. Pasteur was kind and unpretentious and wanted to help ordinary people. But beneath his gentle demeanor was a fearless and forthright man not afraid to defend his work or his faith. Controversy heightened when 19th century stiff-necked physicians resisted his forward thinking on germs and vaccination. Despite intense opposition, Pasteur mastered the art of walking through fires of controversy unscathed. He forged ahead and made groundbreaking discoveries in the cause and cure of diseases. 

“When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” (Isaiah 43:2 NIV) 

Pasteur’s hard work and determination paid off, and by age 35 he was known worldwide. His life was marked by both triumph and tragedy. Dark shadows of grief rested over him when three of his five children died of childhood diseases. Sad and overworked, he suffered a stroke that paralyzed his left side. At age 46 and the height of his career, it all seemed over for him. But God’s plan went on, and He provided the strength for Pasteur to fulfill it. Pasteur gradually regained partial use of his legs and speech. He pressed on and made some of his greatest achievements. He worked for over two decades, making breakthroughs in the cure of diseases and creating vaccinations that saved countless lives. Louis Pasteur contributed more to the saving of human lives than any Scientist in history.