And, Lo, I Am With You Always

I have a fear of flying. Since my husband is a private pilot, and we own a plane, you would think that I could get over that fear. I understand the statistics and realize that flying is the safest mode of transportation, or at least that is what my husband tells me. But, when the plane motor revs up, my stomach starts doing flip-flops, and my heart races.

I remember years ago, Joe was talking to our preacher about going somewhere, and he told the preacher that he could quickly fly them there. Mike, our preacher, said, “I don’t know about that, Joe, the Lord says LOW (actually lo) I am with you always. He didn’t say anything about being in the air.” As you can see, our preacher was a jokester, but his comment has stayed with me all these years.

Matthew 28:20

²⁰ Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

It never fails; as I board a plane, I will say to myself, “And, Lo, I am with you always.” I just returned from a work trip to Miami, and not only was I flying, I was flying by myself. Usually, I have Joe or a friend going with me, but this time I was alone.

In my mind, I was all set to be afraid. I figured that as the time got closer, my nerves would start to get worse. But, the morning I was set to leave, I was calm and not a bit nervous. Joe dropped me off at the airport, gave me a kiss goodbye, and drove away as I went to check-in. Still, there were no nerves.

Going through security was a breeze, but right before we were set to board the plane, they announced there was something wrong with the original plane and we would be boarding at a different gate. The original plane had the tunnel thing already attached to it, so we had to walk out on the tarmac in the pouring rain. Still, there were no nerves at all.

Once we were loaded and ready for takeoff, the captain announced that we would be delayed because of bad weather in Charlotte. He also announced that the seat belt sign would not be turned off for the entire flight because we would be having a lot of turbulence. Still, there were no nerves.

I looked out the window as the sun started to rise and was filled with awe at the magnificent view. I knew that I wasn’t in control, and that the one who was in control was also the one who spoke the sun into existence.

As we took off, it was a little bumpy, especially as we started to break through the clouds. I just kept looking through the window at the beauty all around me. The clouds that looked like I could walk on them, and how tiny everything looked beneath me. For some reason, I turned my head around to look over my shoulder, and I almost laughed out loud.

Sometimes the Lord can be a little showy! Lol! I felt like He was giving me a sign that He was there with me. We can all take comfort in the fact that no matter what happens, Jesus is with us. He is our constant companion, our guide, and our strength.

We will all face challenges, temptations, and difficulties in our lives. But with Jesus by our side, we can overcome anything. As it says in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

As we go about our everyday lives, we need to remember the promise of Jesus to be with us always. I may not be cured of my fear of flying, but I know where I can put my trust. It is through His strength that we can face whatever challenges that may come out way.

To God Goes The Glory!

Have A Blessed Day!