Treasures of Darkness
On March 26, 2024, snow flurries came to us that day. A surprise snow system. I was in a funk because my cancer treatment was delayed yet again due to low neutrophils. My body was too weak to maintain the chemotherapy schedule that would kill the cancer.
To relieve pent up frustration, I decided to take the opportunity and walk my dogs around the village for there was a break in the snow flurries. As I walked my dogs around the village, there was no activity and it was very quiet. I felt wretched and cried out to God pouring out my pain and frustration.
Suddenly, the snow flurries that had stopped started coming down again, faster, harder, pelting me. I was not prepared for wet weather, I had a thin jacket on and no gloves. But it seemed appropriate for it matched my wretchedness. I fully believe the Holy Spirit sent it.
I’ve come to realize that there must be snow and hail in life to help me grow spiritually. Through hardship comes a dependency on Jesus, for I am not in control of anything. I have a friend going through her own trial with a degenerative spine disease as well as other potentially serious medical conditions that need to be addressed. I know of several fellow Church members being struck down with cancer and grappling with their disease. It’s a battle against supernatural powers that are trying to destroy us.
I ask the Lord for His hidden treasures such as Understanding, Wisdom, cultivating the fear, (Reverence), of God, the Knowledge of God and His Word. These things God gives us if we seek and ask Him. God is generous and He will give what we ask for abundantly. We will find powerful spiritual truths living God’s way of life. No evil will destroy our spirit. We may not understand the whys of things. Perhaps we are not to focus on the whys but know God gives us His treasures, (revelations), that are hidden until He deems the truths to be revealed. As we go through the trial, the Lord will give us tools in His arsenal to fight the spiritual battle at just the right time as we seek out these treasures to down our foe.
Lord, I pray out of the snow that I may receive your hidden treasures and know you navigate my life and I will trust in You.
”Have you entered the storehouses of the snow or seen the storehouses of the hail, which I reserve for these times of trouble, for days of war and battle?”
Job 38:22
”I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name.”
Isaiah 45:3 NIV