I had a dream last night. It left me both disheartened and comforted at the same time. The scene was a familiar place to me, though I never go there anymore, it was still warm safe place to me. I found myself at my Grandparents house, both are gone now. I was very aware of that fact, but at the same time I frantically searched for a sign of them. As I walked out the back door, having given up hope, I came to the realization that it was dark outside. Somehow though I was sure it was still the middle of the day. I have spent time camping in very remote areas and many of you might rightly call me a hick. I have seen dark before when not even the moon is there to provide some form of light, but this was different. This was in my mind a wicked darkness that had the ability to chill to the bone, almost like a fog. It left a sick feeling in my stomach. I felt cold, however I was damp from sweat and couldn’t see even an inch in front of me. I was alone. I was scared. It probably doesn’t seem odd to you that I knew something was wrong. There are many happenings around me, which I am not aware of, but I knew without doubt, something was amiss.

I stood there all alone. Groping in the air, trying to feel something. I turned in a small circle, trying to return, to the house I had known all my life. I searched my mind for some kind of reason, but all was gone. I thought I heard something. Maybe I was wrong, maybe it was an owl, I don’t know and it never manifested, so I guess it was not important. As I groped in the darkness for something, anything, my mind grasped for sanity. Racing around like greyhounds at a racetrack, chasing an ever, elusive rabbit. I suddenly grasped a thought that only worked to intensify the fear in my already terrified mind. The sins of man had caused the light of the world to turn away and leave this world. My ears were instantaneously flooded with the sound, of groaning crying and loud screams and my mind went wild. I dropped to my knees. My face to the ground and I cried out to Jesus. There I was face down in prayer, my ears being bombarded by the horrible sounds of pain, hoping with all my heart for the light to return, not really understanding what was happening, but surrounded by my fear, but now hearing only my prayer. Then as quickly as it all started the sound of harmonious singing filled my ears. Coming from no where, but from everywhere also. Singing Holy, Holy is God almighty, Holy, Holy is He. I opened my eyes and to my amazement the most beautiful sunrise was lighting up the world. My fear was replaced with peace and love and a joy filled the air.

The voices sang out, worthy is the lamb, worthy of your praise, worthy is the lamb. The light of the world.

Praise Him

We have said on an occasion or two, that actions speak louder than words. We’ve all heard more than we probably care to remember, do as I say not as I do. The way that we behave is more telling as to the content of our character than are the whitewashed words we send forth into the world. I’m sure many study the Bible, speak the Bible, but do we really live it?

Some may never pick up a Bible, never read a verse, but they will read you forward and backward. Looking for that telltale sign, of hypocrisy, hoping to find reason to discredit the hope you have in Christ.You just might be the only Bible someone has the opportunity to read. Will they find Jesus?

Where are you in your walk? Do you stand firm on your faith? Are you being still, that you might know He is God? Is your life lead by the Holy Spirit? Or are you stumbling around, looking for a firm place to plant your feet upon worldly convictions?

In 2 Chronicles we see a wonderful story of the Lords deliverance. A story, which we can use to build our hope, steady our faith and strengthen our walk.

2 Chronicles 20:10-17,24

You don’t have to fight the enemies of the flesh. It does not have to be your battle. You don’t have to try to defeat worldly desires, greed, lust, envy, revenge on your own power. Take your stand, firm in your faith. Hold your ground upon His will and through the saving grace of Jesus Christ you will be delivered