Encounters So Divine - Part I

You know how it is, you could ask and knock and all you hear is God's "deafening silence". Yet when He speaks, He blows you away, so clearly so unmistakeably you know it could not be any one else. Much less your own imagination.

So here it is, a list of some of my divine encounters. Been meaning to put it down in writing for some time now. It is important to remember that He is faithful, even in the small things. Particularly in the small things.

1. The MRT Incident

It was midnight and I was on my way home. Don't ask me why but I looked around and took the short route - the lift that would bring me straight to the ground level so I don't have to go down an escalator and up another. It looked safe enough. It's always safe enough, in this country. Or so too many erroneously believe.

So I was waiting for the wonderfully creaky lift to move up from the ground level. It took forever. From the reflection, I saw a dark, seemingly dodgy man walk towards me. There was no one else around.

At that moment, the real life story I read some time ago came to mind. If you have not heard, it occurred I believe in the US. A woman - let's call her B for Blessed - walked through a dark alley, past some dodgy men, and reached home safe and sound. But the woman after her was assaulted. B was very curious and decided to ask the police to see if they could find out why from the assailants. And their response was, 'oh she had three huge bodyguards surrounding her.' They were angels! All B did was to utter a prayer to the Lord Most High, and He sent His angels to watch over her. Literally.

So that story appeared in my mind, while That Man walked stealthily towards me. Fear gripped my heart, because seriously he looked terribly iffy. Not a good place to be. Deserted lift with Dodgy Man. So I prayed very hard. And I heard a voice. I wouldn't say it was audible (i.e. if there was anyone else beside me, I don't believe he or she would have heard). But it was loud and clear in my mind.

"Turn around and look at him in the eye." The voice was powerful and commanding. Almost compelling. I stood rooted to the ground and thought: No way am I going to turn around! Are you kidding me? This guy looks dangerous.

Again the voice came. "Turn around and look at him in the eye." At that point, I was pretty certain it was the Lord. What with the story of the angels and the repeated command.

So I obeyed. 'Okay, Lord, I am freaked out, but if this is what You say, I will follow', I whispered to Him.

And I turned around slowly, and looked at Dodgy Man straight in the eye without blinking.

Dodgy Man paused and stopped short in his tracks, looked at me look at him, and Turned Around and Walked Away. Now that was a sure sign that he was up to no good!

Wow, huh? I was blown away. Completely. By God.

So it's 2.30am and I will continue with the next encounter, probably tomorrow.

Hold your breath, because the Lord, He is a living, breathing, caring and loving God. And He will never cease to amaze us with just how much He loves and cares for us.

Amen to that!

xx
Claire