Rodeo Clown

by Macy Johnson

“But let all who take refuge in you be glad;

let them ever sing for joy.

Spread your protection over them,

that those who love your name may rejoice in you.”

(Psalm 5:11 NIV)

 

God sent a rodeo clown to help protect us.

 

While driving west on Interstate 10 from Tucson to Phoenix, a large rock flew up from an 18 wheeler rig’s tire and hit my windshield. It sounded like a gunshot! I called my insurance company. After several phone calls, I decided to wait until we were home in Georgia to have my car repaired.

Upside Down and Backwards

 by Macy Johnson

“Anyone who does not take his cross and follow me

is not worthy of me.”

(Matthew 10:38 NIV)

 

“I cannot get these sway bars off the brackets!” my husband exclaimed. We just arrived at home with our new camper trailer. Jeff and I had previously viewed many nightmarish scenes on YouTube of RV failures and installations gone wrong. Here we were, experiencing our first.

Weights of the Balance

 by Macy Johnson

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil,

Who put darkness for light and light for darkness,

Who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.”

(Isaiah 5:20 NIV)

 

Jonathan Cahn, in his Book of Mysteries, describes weights used in ancient times to determine values. Altered weights made an item appear heavier or more valuable than it actually was. This reminds me of how differing weights are man’s way of twisting the Truth to conform to his desires. When a civilization redefines its values away from God and the created order, altering its measures of right and wrong, it is turning man into God. These are signs of corruption in society.

Forget

by Macy Johnson

“Forget the former things;

do not dwell on the past.”

(Isaiah 43:18 NIV)

 

Thomas Lambrecht wrote, “In this time of change, it is important to grasp the reality that God is working in all situations to do something new.” How do I get ready for new things? I need to release my focus on the past and look forward to what is coming. Lessons learned in the past can be applied to new experiences.