July 29th 2010

Enlightenment: A Dream of the Desert

I had a dream once about walking in the desert. I was having a great (profound) conversation with God and He was attempting to illustrate "visually" a lesson that my little human mind could not comprehend cognitively.. AT some point during the illustration, I realized that I had begun to walk alone; I could not hear, see or feel His presence. Initially, I wasn't concerned about this. I was confident in my faithfulness. I comforted myself, "I hear His voice clearly and will NOT question His plans for my life." Then the earth behind my feet crumbled away and I stood there, on the edge of a cliff, unable to go back to where I'd come from. I was gripped with fear. The thought of moving forward terrified me MORE than any monster my vivid imagination could muster. Then, in the very moment of desperation, I began to put the WORD on my situation. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart....Say to the righteous it shall be well with him....I know the thoughts I have towards you...and so on. Peace washed over me like a cool rain, and my thirst was quenched....I was suddenly satiated and full of joy and praise.

You see I'd realized that this circumstance was just that...a circumstance. Then my God, my Daddy spoke.."Step out. No going back." I began to question aloud..."Step out, don't go back? Didn't you see me struggling just then? I don't know if I can make it on my own. Didn't you hear my cry, what if I cannot find the words? His response was a simple one: He knew. He saw. He heard. "Step out and no going back." He said again.

Then enlightenment came: What we see as the end of a thing, is a beginning with God. Death PRECEDES life...In order for a NEW thing to be done in our lives, the old thing must NO longer be an option. We must also remember that God will NOT scream above the distractions in our lives. He will not cause the earth to quake; He will not crush rocks or speak out of a raging wind to get our attention. He could but He won't. What He will do is remain ever present and completely aware. He will remind you of your value and His complete control..He will cause doors to open, and/or close in order that He might do a mighty work in your life...HE will say to you...STEP OUT and DO NOT GO BACK...