The Snake Killer

 

For me snakes are the absolute worse!  I’d rather not come across one.  I won’t bother it and would like for it not to bother me.  If it would stay out of my path I’d stay out of its.  Well, last week I had an encounter with a snake.  Well, it kind of goes like this… after arriving home one afternoon, I got out of the car and as I walked toward the garage I saw it, a long black snake coiled up in front of the garage door.  Needless to say, I took off!  I ran as fast as I could back to my car, the safety zone.  My heart was racing.  I was in complete panic mode.  I could barely think.  How was I going to get past that snake and into the house?  What was I to do?  The only thought that came to mind was “call your dad!”  I grabbed my phone and called my dad.  Thank God he was in the house!    As soon as he answered the phone I hurriedly told him about snake and I’m sure he heard the anxiousness in my voice.  In a matter of seconds he was out the door with a machete in his hand. It wasn’t long before he killed that snake!  Even though he had killed it I was still cautious and did not want to leave my place of safety.  But, he held the dead snake up in the air to show it to me.  As he held it up I was able to see just how small it was in comparison to my dad.  I realized that I didn’t need to fear because my dad had taken care of it.   I had a moment, a temporary release from my fear.  However, the days following the event, I noticed that I was spending more time inside the house.  I didn’t want to go outside by myself and I most definitely didn’t want to go near the garage.  This was because I was afraid that there were other snakes lurking around the house.  In a sense, the thought of the possibility temporarily paralyzed me - kept me trapped inside.

I wonder how many times in life do we allow people and/or circumstances to cause us unnecessary fear and anxiety. The situation with the snake reminded me that I don’t have to fret.  Whenever I get in a tough situation all I need to do is call my Heavenly Father.  Just like my earthly father did, God will step in to rescue me right in the nick of time!  I share my story to encourage you all to lean and trust God.  I don’t know what “fears” or “giants” you may be facing at this time.  However, I do know that God is in complete control! I know that God causes ALL things to work together for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28).  I also know that He listens to and answers our prayers.  Therefore, do not let a difficult situation paralyze you.  Instead, remember that you are a child of God.  You have a Father in heaven that is looking over you and will step in to keep you protected from all danger.  The word of the Lord says that no weapon formed against me shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17)!   Stand on this word and remember that no attack of the enemy can have any power over you.  Being a child of God means that you have authority and access! So, don’t second guess your role.  Please do not allow doubt to creep in and cause you to question and or fear what God has already taken care of.  You’ve got to remember to call Him!  He will answer!  Just like my daddy did! Call our Heavenly Father and watch Him destroy the enemy and do miraculous things in your life.  #BreakOut