exquisite work of artSomeone sent this story about a Marine on a Pacific Island in WW II.
Separated from his unit during intense fighting, he took refuge on a high ridge in one of several small caves. Although safe for the moment, he realized that as the enemy swept up the hill, they would search the caves and he would be killed.
While he waited, he prayed, “Dear Lord, if it be your will, please protect me. Whatever your will, though, I love you and trust you. Amen.”
As he listened to the enemy searching for him, a little spider began her work on a web – right across the cave door. Strand after strand the spider weaved.
It struck the Marine as funny that while he had hoped for a brick wall, the Lord had sent him a spider. He figured God had a sense of humor.
The enemy drew closer. From the darkness of his hiding place, he could see them approach, and he got ready to make his last stand. After a glance in his direction, though, the patrol moved on. He realized that the spider web across the cave opening indicated that the cave was empty.
Humbly, the soldier prayed, “Lord forgive me, I had forgotten that in your eyes a spider’s web is as good as a brick wall.”
While he waited, he prayed, “Dear Lord, if it be your will, please protect me. Whatever your will, though, I love you and trust you. Amen.”
As he listened to the enemy searching for him, a little spider began her work on a web – right across the cave door. Strand after strand the spider weaved.
It struck the Marine as funny that while he had hoped for a brick wall, the Lord had sent him a spider. He figured God had a sense of humor.
The enemy drew closer. From the darkness of his hiding place, he could see them approach, and he got ready to make his last stand. After a glance in his direction, though, the patrol moved on. He realized that the spider web across the cave opening indicated that the cave was empty.
Humbly, the soldier prayed, “Lord forgive me, I had forgotten that in your eyes a spider’s web is as good as a brick wall.”
Whether this exact story is true or not, the point is a good one - as many WW II GIs, and today's soldiers as well, can affirm - that God's protection isn't flimsy, and it can come in surprising ways.
Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, remains under His protection. (Psalm 91)
2 comments:
Hi Sandi,
That reminded me of the story of soldiers praying for safety. And how a cow wandered across the road and chewed the wires off a roadside bomb moments before the army was to cross the bridge.
Love, Susan
Hi!
What a beautiful story. Sometimes it seems like we want an immediate answer, but we need time in there to really trust and know that He never fails us.
Syb
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