by Macy Johnson
“We also rejoice in our sufferings,
because we know that suffering produces
perseverance.”
(Romans 5:3 NIV)
In
Jonathan Cahn’s The Book of Mysteries he provides insight into “The
Resistance Secret.” He writes, “When you exercise the qualities of God against
resistance, it causes you to grow stronger.”
by Macy Johnson
“This is what the Lord says to me:
‘Go, post a lookout and have him report
what he sees.’”
(Isaiah 21:6 NIV)
GOAL is an
acronym for Get Out And Look! This expression is used to remind drivers to get
out of their truck and look before backing up. My husband, Jeff, and I have a
list of procedures to help set up and take down our camper. On the set up
list is written: “Pull trailer to site – GOAL – Get Out And Look! Take your
time!”
by Macy Johnson
“I am sending you out like sheep among
wolves.
Therefore be as shrewd as snakes
and as innocent as doves.”
(Matthew 10:16 NIV)
My husband
and I watched an episode of Designated Survivor on Netflix. Enemies of
the new President of the United States were coming out of the woodwork like
roaches. I was surprised when the reluctant leader of the free world selected a
new Chief of Staff. He chose the ringleader of politicians who made his life
miserable! My thought was, “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.”
Then I realized the newly-appointed President probably made a very wise choice.
by Macy Johnson
“When the king of Egypt was told that
the people had fled,
Pharaoh and his officials changed their
minds about them
and said, ‘What have we done?
We have let the Israelites go and have
lost their services!’”
(Exodus 14:5 NIV)
It
happened again. My body is falling apart. Twice before I have had a medical
procedure and hoped I was done with this issue. Not quite, though. It was time
to decide whether to go through the painful process again or not.
by Macy Johnson
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?
Yet not one of them will fall to the
ground
apart from the will of your Father.”
(Matthew 10:29 NIV)
The Global
Positioning System (GPS) is a U.S.-owned utility that provides users with
positioning, navigation, and timing services. This system in Google Maps allows
my husband and me to track each other on our cell phones.
by Macy Johnson
“Enter through the narrow gate.
For wide is the gate and broad is the
road
that leads to destruction, and many
enter through it.
But small is the gate and narrow the
road
that leads to life, and only a few find
it.”
(Matthew 7:13-14 NIV)
I am the driver
designated to pull our new camper trailer. Someone asked me if I preferred hauling
the 5,000 pound box on interstates or back roads. I answered, “Interstate!”
They were surprised, and my reasons are simple. Small highways are curvy,
hilly, and a favorite place for animals to cross from their hiding places in
the woods nearby. Low hanging tree branches reach out, grab at our camper, and
knock off awning caps. I admit to love the scenery of country roads, but they
are more difficult for me to navigate as I pull a twenty-four foot trailer.
“What do you think? There was a man who
had two sons.
He went to the first and said,
‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’”
(Matthew 21:28 NIV)
It was
time to put our beloved popup camper on the market. We had purchased a new camper
trailer and packed it for its maiden voyage. I filled out all the forms online
on RVTrader.com to list the popup for sale, throw out the bait, and entice bites.
