My eyes are opened,
I see the mighty hand of The One piercing through the canopy of clouds,
In both hands, He bears glittering objects,
Blurry at first, I squint my eyes,
But when I finally see what approaches, my heart leaps in a mix of awe and wonder.
A sheathed sleek sword with a golden hilt.
An accompanying medieval-style key coated in sparkling gold.
Suddenly overwhelmed, I glance around.
Perhaps I am to hasty in my judgement,
Maybe these artefacts aren't meant for me.
Surely there must be someone more qualified and worthy of holding and wielding these.
Surely it can't be me.
Then I hear His voice in my spirit, clear as crystal, saying,
"Beloved, stretch forth your hands."
Like reflex, my hands obey,
The weight of the first object causes a slight deflection but my grasp soon steadies,
These are to precious to be carelessly cast to the floor.
My hand adjusts and I balance.
Eyes wide, I admire the intricate patterns etched on both the sword and the attached key.
They resemble ancient writings in Hebrew.
The markings seem to dance with light.
The Voice comes again,
"Behold, I give you the Key of the kingdom and the Sword of my Spirit.
Blessed shall you be, as a guard at the gates of my house,
For you shall rebuke the enemy and unlock the gates for my holy people to fellowship with me."
As these words echo through my spirit, I bow, feeling the weight of His glory steadily building up in the atmosphere and my chest.
I whisper a heartfelt plea.
"Behold thy servant.
Teach me how to use these tool which thou has bestowed, for I am but a naive child.
I do not want to get wounded while mishandling the sword,
Nor do I intend to lose the key out of carelessness.
Help me, please, help me."
His response comes, strong and true,
"Come, abide forever in me and I will show you the mystery of the Sword and the Key,
For they are the hidden weapons for the church,
which will transcend the ages to come,
which the enemy cannot withstand or gainsay."
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Author's note: This particular piece resonates so strongly with me. And I cherish it so much. 🔥🔥🔥
Which explains why this anthology was formerly titled after this particular chapter before I felt prompted to change it. 🥹
However, I hope you were able to personalize it. Because I believe God has handed a special gift to everyone. ✨🤗
By the way, what do you guys think about the new book cover. 🤩
Remember to be a star by commenting and sharing. God bless you. 😇😇😇
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Tales of Light
General FictionAn anthology of Christian-themed pieces of literature. Here you'll read short stories, flash fiction, true-life-experience retellings, episodal series and poems that will lift up your soul, address pressing issues of life, and make you smile. Here...
