by Merva Zaleski
Psalms 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 was a day of anticipation for both the outcome of my stepfather Johnie’s eye surgery and the joyful excitement of the baptism celebrations that occurred that night. My stepfather had lost vision in one eye and was facing many unanswered questions and today the surgeon would try to find answers. The doctor’s good report gave us hope from God! As we headed home, I was reminded how very blessed we are to enjoy our eyesight and yet how we often take “seeing” for granted. Tornado warnings moved the baptisms from Clear Lake to the sanctuary that evening. The joy that each new convert felt during the baptism was contagious! A new vision for many! God was not done with my lesson on vision that day. As I pulled out of the BEAMING lights in the church parking lot, I suddenly realized that I had no vehicle headlights! It was only a couple of miles home, so I proceeded. In just a few short yards, I realized that I had made the wrong choice! Fear and panic enveloped me as the threatening pitch black night surrounded me. I opened the windows, YELLING out my prayers and safely inched my way to the street corner under the security of a lone streetlight. From there I phoned my husband to come pick me up. Remember that our God provides not only our physical sight, but also His light, His vision and His direction in our daily lives.
Prayer: Father, I humble myself today, asking that I set my ‘sight’ on how I may best serve You. Please give me the light of clear direction for my life.
The rest of the story.....
ReplyDeleteAs I was sitting under the comfort and security of the lone street light, it suddenly went off! I was faced with "What do I do now?" More prayers, asking God what else I was to learn? There was fear that someone would run into my car. Then I thought about being alone on that dark corner and what if someone DID stop!? Newspaper headlines flash quickly through my mind, so I sat and planned a safe response if that happened. More time to focus on God's light...
I sat and prayed for those souls that seek a false light in their lives. Satan deceives many and draws them away from the 'true' light! They seek a light, which flickers, then goes pitch black. May they find the one and only TRUE security light in their lives, Jesus!
The wait for my husband seemed to last for a long time, but it was a treasured time with the Lord. I had woken Jim from a deep sleep and I knew it would be a time before he would arrive. Oh the sweet comfort of a loving friend arriving to rescue me! Another lesson!
The next day we took my car in for repairs and the mechanic found NOTHING wrong with it! The lights worked!!!
I feel God wanted to illuminate His lessons to me in a way that I will never forget! Thank you Jesus!!!
How powerful a witness you are!!
ReplyDeleteWe are glad that you made it home safely that night!
I've actually tried this...while driving on a lonely country road I've flipped off my lights for a few seconds to see what it's like. Even on a full moon it is drastically difficult (I don't recommend this).
ReplyDeleteChrist is our light. I don't want to go down the road of life without Him!
Another powerful account, Merva.I'm always amazed at the way God talks to us. He sometimes he gives us "neon" road signs and other times very subtle whispers. I pray that I always keep my "headlights" brightly burning so that I don't miss the direction God has for my life.
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