In the summer of 1979, we were preparing for our home
dedication service. The night before the service I was awakened in the middle
of the night with an urgency that something was wrong. The Spirit told me to
check the iron in the kitchen. When I got halfway down the hallway I could
smell something “hot.” I quickly went to
the laundry closet and saw that the iron was face down on some clothes, and
they were smoldering. I unplugged the iron and ran water on the shirt that was almost
on fire.
I thanked the Lord for waking me in time to avoid a fire. As soon as I
was done with my prayer of thanks, there arose a tempest of rushing wind out
side. It sounded like a thousand voices speaking at once. I can’t describe the
way it sounded, but it was like a roaring. It rattled all the windows and beat
at the doors. I realized that we were under attack. The adversary was trying to
instill fear and doubt. I rebuked the evil in the name of Jesus, and calm regained
control.
The next day we were told by the Spirit that our home would be a place
of safety, a refuge in the storm. We would be protected with a cloud by day and
a pillar of fire at night. We were also told that we would never be lacking in
basket or store. Over the years there have been many people who have come to
stay with us….some for a short time…some longer.
The Lord has greatly blessed us. We have weathered many a
storm, and by His grace have always had our needs met. He is my daily bread!
Psalms 107:28-31
28) Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
29) He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
30) Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
31) Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
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