In my darker hours, when I stand alone and afraid, I know the Lord is with me. It is stronger than when I was a kid, lying in the bed when that monster, the big hairy one, lay right under me, waiting to pounce - I could feel him shaking the bed springs - and I would be shedding silent tears…then momma would walk in. To this day, I never have figured out the power momma’s have over those creatures, but her presence in the room made that ugly thing go away. So it is in my darkness now. When the Lord shows up, darkness flees. When the fear is strongest, sometimes I cry for assurance. I do. That may be a Gideon move, but I do it. I feel around for the Hand of Protection, praying that somehow it will appear out of nowhere to strengthen me and support me. Momma, open the dadgum door! Nothing. No hand. No momma. Just a promise…”and lo I am with you always, even until the end of the earth.” Not quite what I was searching for, but more than sufficient to calm the black ocean of waves that beat against my soul. I wish, for all that is within me, that I could properly speak so that all could understand…God is sufficient. God is enough. God can provide. I tell folks these things but watch as they shake their heads, roll their eyes and turn away. He meets the simple needs such a food and clothing and then, like the women at the well said, “Ah, but this well…it is deep and You (speaking to Jesus) have nothing to draw water with.” Water speaks of life…she saw no way this wayfaring wise man could provide her with anything. She was of poor character, poor economic position and on top of this, she was a Samaritan. Some might say she was ‘trashy’. But wait, something happened. Jesus spoke to her…and her life was dramatically changed…in the darkness of her sinful ways, the Lord invaded with His grace and goodness. Joy and relief burst into her mind! It was like she saw glory for the first time...she dropped her pot and ran to tell others...about what Jesus had done... You can have this as well. He still speaks. In the darkest hour, in the brightest day, He still speaks. Listen to Him today…and know the joy that only He can provide… Now, if you think I am crazy, just try me. Call on the Lord in sincerity. Call out to Him…ask Him to let you hear what He has to say. Let me know how that goes… Frank
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:10:58 +0000
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