“Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.” – Ephesians 6:9 (ESV)
Enjoying some artwork through the glass case, I marveled at the beautiful sight with my family. All of a sudden, I saw some faces being reflected behind me. Faces of my co-workers who were trying to intimidate me!
“You’re under arrest!” exclaimed one of them, as he took out a pair of handcuffs and immediately applied them to both of my wrists in front of me.
“I’m sorry, you have to surrender your gun!” he added to my husband baffled at what was going on. Then to his side, came along my son with a confused look on why those metal cuffs were on my wrists.
“Daddy,” I softly whispered to my husband, “Just follow what he wants for now. Please don’t fight! Think about our son. We’ll just get a lawyer!”
Peering through a small window, I saw the same faces mocking us and I heard how they would give me a hard time once I got into our prison. Not as a nurse. But as a prisoner this time.
I tapped my husband’s shoulder and I asked him to hug me.
“I was having a nightmare,” I told him.
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“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.”
– 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 (NIV)
For now, it seemed I had no defense. But I trust in my Lord that in His perfect time, every evil act would be revealed. No one had dared to fight back before. Those being intimidated had left. One even died. But I was never afraid of them because I knew that I serve a mighty God Who knows it all and Who will fight for me.
For now I will wait…Wait for His perfect timing….As the lyrics of the song “Everlasting God” played at the back of my mind:
“Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord…
We will wait upon the Lord…
Great is the Lord and full of power. His wisdom is beyond reckoning. Ps 147:5 This is a verse that stood out to me this morning, Rosel, and when I read your post, I thought it would bless you in your situation. Praying for you!
ReplyDeleteI think the devil is working overtime to try and crush the believers. I know I under attack, but am not going to give up. I don't pretend to understand why God lets some thing happen. We still have to hold on tight.
ReplyDeleteI know especially when I am on the right track with God and doing more for Him, that the enemy is on his high horse trying to beat me down.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you dear one.
It helps to remember spiritual warfare is the enemy trying to steal what Christ has died for. Great that you reminded me of our powerful weapons! That amazing pic of the bully! Wishing you a Peace filled weekend!
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs,
Mary
Rosel,
ReplyDeleteThat very song was playing on my iPod this morning! And, you are so right... about your God being your Mighty Deliverer, and the One who will work for your vindication. Keep believing in it, because you know very well where you stand.
Again, I say these words to encourage you:
No weapon forged against you will prosper... and you will refute every tongue that accuses you!
Love
Lidj
You can be sure when there's an onslaught of trouble that something amazing is just beyond the other side of it. We are equipped in these trials for a time such a this.
ReplyDeleteI heard a pastor once say: "When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on." Looks like you're doing that ever-so beautifully.
Another hug,
Kathleen
Very thought provoking post and wow...really something to think about. And let us not forget David.
ReplyDeleteI immediately thought of David and Goliath. We all know how THAT ended! Keep your eyes on Him my friend.
ReplyDeleteBless you Rosel,
Beth
Oh, Rosel! Praying for peaceful sleep and restful dreams!Keep speaking those faith words and that mountain will be moved! It makes me think about how after we lost a little girl half way through the pregnancy. With the next pregnancy, the devil would try to steal my peace - and I would speak those Faith Words. Those promises - and use it to cast out those thoughts. Nine months later, my son was born healthy and whole - your challenge has a beginning and will have an end - and God will provide the victory!
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