The forest outside my window disappeared within a thick blanket of bluish gray fog, revealing only the first row of trees. I know this landscape well, but it left me wondering what might be hiding behind the wall of haze.
“Have you placed a veil between us?” asked the Lord.
Surprised by the question, I turned to find Jesus walking along the back of the room, looking down as though He was searching for something.
“No, Lord.” I quickly answered. “The veil that divided us was torn when You died on the cross and rose to Glory.”
“Yes, I destroyed that veil.” the Lord confirmed. “But you can fabricate another partition on your own.”
As my Savior moved toward me, I realized He was waiting for me to search my heart. Hesitating, knowing full well what was clouding my view, I released a heavy sigh of defeat. Slowly shaking my head side-to-side, I inhaled deeply as if to invoke a thread of courage.
“It is fear, Lord.” Drawing comfort from His loving eyes, I confessed. “I allowed fear to come between us.”
Jesus swept the hair across my face, kissing my forehead, like a mother who cherishes her newborn. “There will be many times when the uncertainties of life will be conducted from within a fog bank. Remember to use the Spiritual eyes I have given to you, keeping them focused on Me. Do not fear. Do not doubt, for I am only one breath away.”
The Lord’s Words sparked something inside me, causing my fear to fade. The fog outside was lifting, beams of light streaming through the mist with a rainbow of colors bouncing off the particles. Smiling at the beauty, I turned to share in the moment with Jesus.
Saddened to find the room empty, it began to fill with Light as the Lord’s voice rang out.
“Fear not, My child. For I know when you seek Me. I will always come to you in the storms of your life, when you call upon My name.”
Comforted by Psalm 44:21; John 8:12; Mark 15:28; Ephesians 2:13-14; Matthew 14:22-32, 15:16, 28:5; Deuteronomy 20:8
