“An Anchor in the Storm” by Antje Hill
“...Let not your heart be troubled,
neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27
I
found my seat quickly and settled in.
Flying has never been my favorite mode of transportation, but with
family 2,000 miles away, it’s easier.
The
clouds were unrelenting. Forecasts
warned of impending storms. I wished the
trip were over! I clutched the seat as
we lifted off. I could feel the aircraft
climb. We leveled out, but the turbulence continued. The pilot’s voice came over the speaker. "Ladies and gentlemen, we are going to be climbing higher, to 32,000
feet, for a smoother ride. Not expecting any delays. We should be in Seattle on time.”
As we climbed, suddenly the sun’s
rays burst through my window. I reached
for the shade to shield my eyes. Blue
skies, nothing but blue skies! The climb
had made the difference. My heart was touched.
God was speaking to me about my walk with Him. Before long, the sun was
setting on my flight. I had been in good hands with the pilot. Going higher had
worked. It made all the difference.
Interesting
thought about my flight: The sun was there all the time. The clouds
just obliterated it for a while.
Interesting
fact about life: The "Son" is there all the time, even when we focus on our
problems. He beckons us to climb
higher. He tells us He will never leave
us. I believe Him.
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