True to his nature, Jesus has brought a new level to my understanding about our walk through the darkness. A few weeks back, someone graciously offered to video our testimony and put it on DVD. As we prepared our hearts and minds for telling the story again, the Lord dropped a new word in our heart:
"It isn't about the fire; it is about Jesus in the fire."
Twelve years have passed and God has healed in many ways. In fact, we had to read our own book to remember some of the details. The flesh heals, the soul heals, the memories dim in our hearts and minds of the daily struggles we faced. But the lessons learned in the Spirit grow stronger as time passes. The revelations God brought to us during that time have made a life changing impact on all of us.
His message to me today is clear. No matter what tragedy or pain we walk through in this life, no matter the loss, God is big enough to heal our hearts and strengthen us again . At times He calls us home, at times He heals, at times He leaves reminders of our physical or emotional pain - but the real treasure is what He accomplishes in our spirit.
It isn't about the fire - whatever our 'fire' may be - but it is about the truth that Jesus is in that fire with us. He walks with us through every second and never leaves our side. His grace, love and strength hold us in ways that are not humanly possible and not understood in human words. Even during those times when we are not aware of His presence; not realizing His grace and love are holding us; even then He is there.
...and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Amen Matthew 28:20 (b)
The understandings Jesus worked in our hearts during that time have become an integral part of our belief system. Royce often says it is the worst and the best thing that ever happened to him. His revelations of God's love have changed the way he looks at life. My revelation of Jesus as my Friend is just one of the many treasures deposited in my heart. These things that were taught by the Spirit in the dark places will never fade.
He is not a man that He should lie. He speaks truth and then He proves it. He is wonderful and faithful beyond all human understanding. How wonderful!!! No one, including me, wants or enjoys traveling through dark times. The pain is at times unbearable. The healing takes a long time both physically and emotionally. But the end result is a closer walk with the Lover of our souls.
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