Power's Out!

So I wasn't planning to write a blog tonight, but since an opportunity presents itself, why not?

Here's my opportunity---the power's out. I was blow-drying my hair, charging my cell phone, and checking my e-mail; all at the same time. Just minutes after starting to dry my hair, my light went out, my hair stopped moving by way of hot air, my blue cell phone light faded, and my computer remained a bright blue and white because it was off its charger. My first thought was, "I'm so glad I have my computer to give me light. Thank God that I don't have homework to finish." My second thought was, " Guess I'm going to bed with wet hair!"

Usually I'm not too thrilled to be caught off guard by having the lights go out. And I'm always unprepared! I never have a flashlight on hand! But in this situation, I see just how much God is totally looking out for me. Had I not turned on my computer to check my e-mail at this time, I would have been in complete darkness. Being surrounded in immediate darkness usually makes me a little uneasy until I adjust to the dark. But this time, I know I've been protected.

As alternative scenarios are running through my head of what could have happened, I'm remembering an e-mail I received from my little (okay, so he's not that little anymore!) 9-year-old brother the other day. He was just writing a quick hello to me by e-mail. In his e-mail he explained of a similar situation that he has just gone through. Here's a part of the email:

"We had a blackout. I was scared. At first the lights flickered on and off. I thought Bubba was doing it. I turned around and saw no one. Then all of a sudden the house went pitch-black. The time the house went dark I was getting water. Daddy was at the table. As soon as the house went black I went to daddy. I hit a chair lightly, so I didn't get hurt. I stayed up a little more and then I went to bed. Now when ever there is a blackout I will think 'God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind' so I'll be calm."

Sometimes it amazes me how little faith I have in such a BIG God! Although I sometimes lack faith in His capabilities, He'll use different situations to show me that He knows what He's doing. So I know that He's got it all under control. In this case, He used a small, but faith-filled child to show me His unending love for me. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." He is Jehovah Shammah, who is always there! He is Jehovah Shalom, who is my peace. And He is Jehovah Nissi, my banner who waves victoriously over me. He knew I wouldn't enjoy being in the dark. He knew I needed a test of faith. He knew how to use a small child and a short e-mail to bring me hope. Tonight has shown me just how great my God is!

Well the power's still out and yes, I'm going to bed with wet hair. But tonight I will sleep knowing that I'm loved, I'm protected, and that my faith has been renewed. I pray the same for you all tonight. I hope that when your faith gets weak, you will remember the words of this little boy who has founded his faith on the Word of God.

I love you little E. Thanks for sharing your faith with me. Sweet dreams......