So last night there was an earthquake.
It was an 8.4 earthquake and affected mostly Mexico, but we felt it in Guatemala. Our whole entire host home was shaking like we were on a boat. I honestly had no idea what was going on, but I know I was not scared. I was just resting in the peace of the LORD knowing we would all be alright.
The earthquake has killed over 30 people and destroyed homes and streets throughout Central America. We were honestly so blessed to have not been affected by it almost at all.
This morning during my quiet time I was reading in Acts when Paul and Silas were in prison and were just worshiping the LORD, while chilling in their jail cell. Then there was an earthquake. No one was worried in fact their chains just fell off. I couldn’t help but think, “Wow, LORD. Maybe you were breaking chains in my heart and the hearts of my squad mates last night.” The more I thought about it the more I thought how true that is. I would normally be a nervous wreck if I knew an EARTHQUAKE was happening but I just sat there and went right back to sleep. I gave complete control to the LORD to break every chain. I have nothing to worry about because I have the LORD of the universe on my side. Now obviously the enemy can and will sneak in and try to steal my joy and replace it with fear or doubt or shame, but right now all I can think about is how blessed I am to be safe and to have God on my side who breaks every chain…even if He needs to shake things up a little bit.
This month is going to be full of new and exciting things for me and my walk with the LORD and I am excited to see what HE has planned. I know for sure I will be walking confidently in the fact that I know I have the LORD on my side and He will break every chain.
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, Suddenly, there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the jail were shaken, and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains came loose.” Acts 16:25-26
Blessings,
Niki
