The Adversary Is Always Busy

Hello Breakthrough Family.

A lot has happened since the last time we spoke. The day after The Breakthrough Fast 2010 ended, I had a scary car accident on my way to 745A service. I'm OK. But my car was totalled. (Thank God for car insurance!)

In short, a young man was driving too fast on wet pavement, lost control of his car, started tail spinning, crossed two lanes of traffic and without warning...crashed into my car. It happened so fast I did not have time to react. Just before the crash...my spirit told me to slow down a little more than usual. I'm glad I did. For while the young man's car crashed into mine at a high rate of speed...we both walked away without a scratch. Praise God. For just last weekend, two people were killed at the same intersection.

The past two weeks have been challenging for me. The car crash reminded me how precious and fleeting life is. Without warning, I could have been killed. Scripture says, "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." (Matthew 24:36) The crash reminded me that every moment is precious. Every moment is a gift from God. Don't get me wrong. I am not scarred or worried about tomorrow. I acknowledge my fear...but I am not controlled by it. More so, I am just reminded to cherish life's moments and to love the people in my life. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Everyday, God's grace and mercy give me an opportunity to get life right.

It also reminded me that the Adversary is always busy. Just the day before...I was euphoric about the stories I had heard at The Breakthrough Project; about the yokes that had been lifted and the lives that were being healed as a result of our 21 day fast. In my own life, the 21 day fast had centered me and brought me a new sense of peace. However, the past two weeks reminded me that there is a misconception that people have, that the only time they have tough times is when they’re disobeying God. That’s not true. When you’re going through a tough time, don’t automatically assume, “I must be out of the will of God.” You may be exactly where God wants you to be. The fact is God has not promised us a storm-free life. This is not heaven where everything is perfect and where God’s will is perfectly done. People make mistakes, and sometimes people get hurt. That’s why we are to pray, "Thy will be done on earth like it is in heaven."Every day, you have choices. You can believe that God is in control and believe that God is taking care of you. Or you can panic and go around worried, expecting the worse, and wondering if you will make it.

The Adversary may be busy. However, I declare my trust in God.