I was awakened this morning, while it was still dark, by the sound of a train whistle off in the
distance. Keeping my eyes closed (and hoping to go back to sleep), I could
hear the train rumbling on the tracks, and my thoughts turned to all those
people that lived even closer than I. How could they sleep?
I couldn't, and
eventually scuffed into the kitchen to make coffee.
Later, as I settled into a plate of eggs over easy, in my cute little
breakfast room, I opened my bible randomly to the OT.
I happened upon a page that had a verse highlighted and underscored, and I'd written multiple notes in the margin. Two were just dates: 6/23/03, and 5/9/08 ~ no notations.
Another one read "4/12/05 Took communion and worshipped. Received this word before going to take mammogram." [The doctors have been telling me for decades they have concerns.]
The big note at the bottom of the page brought a smile to my face. "5/18. Received a physical 'wave' of the Holy Spirit at RWC [Women's Conference], and heard in my heart 'never again'. On 5/8 I had a physical & am being sent to GYN to rule out cancer. It's already been ruled out! DONE!!!"
Here's the verse that was marked up?
Zeph. 3:14-15
Sing, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! The LORD has taken away your judgments, He has cast out your enemy. The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; You shall see disaster no more.*
I think, and I believe, that in the middle of our night seasons, when we can't sleep and we're rumbling down the tracks of our life, the Father hears the cries of our heart that come to His ears like a train whistle. But instead of turning away and making coffee, He gently leans down and whispers to us, saying "Never again".
Counting My Blessings
xo Susy
For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen,
to the glory of God through us. ~2 Cor. 1:20
