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Topic: Proverbs 3:5 (04/06/23)
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TITLE: He Is My Fortress | Previous Challenge Entry
By Sue Botte
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I love the wind.
I pulled my coat tighter around me. I reveled in the thought of Jesus covering me in the fold of his cloak. I softly sang praises on my way to the nearby recreational park.
It is still early, the park will be quiet this morning. I interrupted myself.
I looked up at the trees, thinking how majestic they are, and the unconditional trust birds put into a tree. Unexpectedly, my brother’s face appeared in my mind’s eye, Yes, Lord, I will pray for him.
His statement, Sis, I think I’ve lost everything…it all sounded so good. still ringing in my ears.
I shivered as he spoke. He put the phone down in midsentence. My heart ached for him.
What now Lord? What was he thinking…I know him to be a believer…did he not seek your counsel?
I recalled the conversation we had a few weeks prior to this morning.
“Hi Anne, I had a meeting with a friend yesterday.”
“You seem very pleased about it. What was it about?”
“Indeed I am. He offered me a partnership in his business.”
The cold air of this morning reminded me of the shiver I felt then.
“And…did you accept?”
“Straight away, and transferred the funds. Hey Sis, you are now looking at a partial business owner…”
That was then.
This morning’s phone call reminded me of the Book of Proverbs, chapter 3 verse 1, My son, keep my teaching in your memory and my rules in your heart.* And, Romans 8 verse 6 For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace.*
I wrapped my woolen scarf once more around my neck and pulled up my brightly colored gloves, each finger a different color.
I should have put black gloves on!
What now Lord? My walking shoes needed a good scrub, but I did not notice it.
In the park, I sat down on a cold concrete bench.
Leaning forward, I rested my elbows on my knees, and my face in my hands.
’Be still and know that I am Lord.’
In my mind’s eye, I see a fortress, I see Jesus in a bright shimmering cloak at the entrance waving at me. Warmth enveloped me…his cloak reminded me I am part of the Fold. I am in God’s fold. He is there for me with everything and every question. I am confident that in his time He will answer me. Being in his fold fortifies me.
A few memories flashed through my mind. I will not ‘be exalted in my own wisdom’ as I have done before by making impulsive decisions on my own strength, which was to my own detriment. Since building a relationship with Jesus, I seek his counsel, assured he will not forsake me.
I have learned to rely on God in all of my decisions.
Still with my head in my hands, I cried out, What now Lord?
'Wait. Lesson… [to be learned].' The Still Small Voice was bold.
I will wait; God’s work is God’s work.
I am at peace.
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Scripture quoted from e-Sword KJV.
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