THE HOLY SPIRIT WARNS

I assume the year was 1997. I don't recall, but what I do know is that the movie Titanic was on the big screen.

We had just finished celebrating my friend's birthday. I recall leaving the theater, and as we pushed through the theater doors, the heavens had opened, and torrential rain was pouring from the sky.  

It was a cold November night.  We rushed to the car and began driving back to our home.

I was in the passenger seat.  My husband was driving, and my son was in the back seat.

There was an uneasiness in my chest as we traveled. Perhaps part of it was the darkness and rain.  I recall sitting quietly just talking to the LORD.  

My prayer when something like this - LORD, keep us safe; bring us home safely.

The Holy Spirit was about to teach me that He communes with us and that he also warns!

After what seemed like an eternity in this short 30-minute drive home, I began to converse with my husband.  

We were on the NYS Thruway, driving northbound on the left lane. I couldn't fully explain to my husband the images that were flashing in my mind, so I just asked him if he could kindly move over to the right lane.  When he inquired why, I began to share a feeling of warning that was sitting in my chest.

I continued to pray, and by now I was praying in the Spirit. We came to our exit and stopped at the light. My husband made a left turn to continue home. To the right,  another vehicle stopped and then continued to drive as if we were not on the road. The car proceeded to turn onto oncoming traffic, US!! We made full contact!  Screeches and skid marks filled the air. My son ended up on the floor of the vehicle.  My husband's knees and chest went into the dashboard of the car.  My seatbelt kept me in my seat; however, the impact thrust me forward, causing my belt buckle to “punch” me in my stomach.  

Immediately, my husband looks over at me and asks me if I'm OK. The impact left me with no breath, so I could not answer him. As I regained my breath, I motioned that I was safe. Praise God, my son was OK except for a few bruises. 

My husband exits the car and approaches the other vehicle. The vehicle’s safety bags had deployed. The woman was bleeding but would be OK. The ambulance took us all to the hospital to have us evaluated, minus my husband, who refused medical attention. Later on, the pain would settle in on his knees and chest.

Why tell you the story? The Holy Spirit warned me as we were driving. I did not fully understand where the danger was. As I sat in the car, I assumed the danger was on the highway. The accident happened just as we exited the NYS Thruway.  

Sometimes we don't understand all that the Holy Spirit is ministering to us. I truly believe that his warning allowed me to commune with God and simultaneously share with my husband the warning He had been given.  

It could have been a lot worse.

It's been 28 years since this incident.  I have learned that the Holy Spirit intercepts and intervenes in the affairs of men.  He has taught me how to recognize when He is speaking to me through His Word. He has given me promises that have come to pass.  He is always speaking!  I’d love to testify that I always get it right, but I don't. I am forever His student. 

God bless you!~Liz