Stand Fast

STAND FAST
February 5, 2008
By Ernie Knoll

[Please be aware that part of this dream may not be appropriate for young or sensitive children. There is a
note regarding this one part further in the dream.]

I pull on the door to make sure it shuts, because this time of the year it latches hard. I turn the key to lock the door.
As I walk down the steps, I zip up my coat against the early morning chill. Up the road I see a neighbor I know. He
waves at me and I wave back. As I walk toward my car, my mind is reviewing the many errands I need to run. In the
distance I can hear the sound of an ambulance on the freeway. I say a short prayer for what may be an emergency
and that God’s watchful eye will be over the accident. I hear birds singing and look up to see several birds sitting in
a tree. I ponder what a loving God we have that takes care of even these tiny creatures in the dead of winter. How
much more He loves and cares for us. {1}

"Pastor Knoll," someone suddenly calls out. I turn to see a woman walking toward me. I do not know her and do not
believe I have seen her before. She says she has been praying diligently to the Lord about a man she has been
seeing for quite some time. She explains that she wants me to ask God what she should do. She needs to know
whether she should marry this man or not. I explain to her, “God listens to your prayers as much as He listens to
mine. We know there will be marrying and giving in marriage up until the day Jesus comes, but this is something
you need to take directly to Jesus and ask Him for guidance. {2} The Holy Spirit will show you what to do, but you
must have faith and patience. Do not let your emotions rule your heart. Allow the Holy Spirit to show you what God
sees as best for you.” Before she walks away, she says she will hold the matter up to Jesus in prayer and wait in
faith for Him to show her what to do.