Psalm 34:17 - 19 NLT
The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. He is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
It was Dec, 27, 1945- our house burned - to the ground - leaving us with only the clothes on our backs, & 2 things my grandmother had time to toss out a window - a chair, & Mother’s high school graduation gift - a typewriter.
My grandfather’s boss & wife invited us to stay with them in their two story house until we could find a place to live. Their children were grown, leaving them with a couple of vacant bedrooms. I only remember one incident during those couple of weeks. I went to the upstairs bathroom, shut the door behind me, & heard a loud “click”. I was 4 & not used to an indoor bathroom that had a door, much less one that locked. I tried to get out, got scared & started crying - loudly.
While my grandmother tried to calm me from the other side of the door, the boss’s wife tried to get the door open, without success. I don’t know how long it took; it seemed like an eternity. The next thing I remember was a ladder showing up at that 2nd story window, & then a fireman crawling through the small window he had been able to open from outside. Thank goodness for that window! He told me I would be OK, walked over, unlocked the door, & I shot out of there to the comforting arms of my grandmother.
By now, you may be wondering “Where is she going with this story?” OK, here it is. A lot of people see God like the fireman that rescued me. We get in trouble; we cry out; God comes in, rescues us, & we go on our way.
When we’re trapped in a scary place, & call on God, He will show up. In fact, He’s already there. But what happens in those times when God doesn’t unlock the door IMMEDIATELY to let us out? Instead, He may just want us to STAY where we are, patiently spending time with Him instead hurrying to get on with our lives.
So instead of praying, “Get me outta here!” think about experiencing something even greater - His Presence, His Peace, His Calm, & His Comfort. Isn’t that more important than a quick release from our troubles?
BTW - I’ve held onto that old manual Royal typewriter, and I treasure it and the memories it brings.
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