My true story of running away from the very truth I sought to find.
At the risk of ridicule, I will tell you about myself, and my life's recurring theme. One night in the early 1990s, while driving alone through Rex, Georgia, I asked the Lord to tell me about his will for my life. He had been after me for years telling me to, "preach my word, preach my word, preach my word." Like Jonah, I ran from the Lord. That is because I burned to do science. I thought he wanted me in a church behind the pulpit, and that I would have to give up my dreams. As it turns out, there are many ways to reach people. Science is one of them.
I prayed, "Lord, I am tired of running from you. If you want me to preach your word, then I will preach your word. Whatever it is you want me to do, just tell me, and I'll do it."
The next thing I knew I was standing in front of Jesus Christ in living color. I knew him instantly. He was dressed in a white robe and seated on a white throne, with a fine gold crown upon his head. He had an air of royalty. His likeness was much like old masters had painted, but a little thinner.
He was laughing and bending over slapping his knee, saying, "Finally, finally! "
He sat up and looked at me. Oh, those eyes! They were like a fire that seemed to cut right through me. But they were comforting. I was amazed, but not afraid.
He said, "Yes, I want you to preach my word, but let me tell you what I really want you to do. I want you to be a great scientist, and I want you to write that book that is in you."
I said, "But Lord, that is what I always wanted to do anyway."
He said, “I know. Who do you think put those things into you, to begin with?"
I was totally humbled and in awe, unable to speak. The next thing I knew, I was back in the car again, going down the road right where I left off before. I was astounded and "my joy runneth over," and I gave praise to God. Like Paul, I have a thorn in the flesh to keep me humble, as I too would be exalted beyond measure, due to the great things the Lord has shown me. Later, I realized a second miracle had occurred, as I wondered who had been driving the car, while I was with the Lord! Life makes more sense now.
"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament sheweth his handiwork." Psalms 19:1
