It's Monday morning @ 9:30am. I am at Black Bear Restaurant making my way to Bethel Church in Redding CA for the Leadership Advance Conference. I can only continue to praise God for what He did last night.
It had been a GREAT day. I spent the morning with my son. We went to the mall and then I took him home to Gilroy. I then went to a leaders meeting for my church (Blazing Fire Church - Pleasantan CA) What a great time that was. I then went to my friends daughters 16 birthday celebration. I got to catch up with a bunch of friends. That was a great time. About 8pm I then began to head over to Antioch CA to my friends church (Dave Moore) for their monthly Freedom Service (Church: The Light Ministries).
As I drove down Highway 4 a white Toyota Tacoma truck came speeding pass me. The passenger had his hand out of the window flipping everyone off. I was thinking man Lord what was that about. As the lanes merged down to 2 lanes I found myself next to that truck. I was in the left lane. I had my windows down because it was so warm and the breeze felt good. The driver of the truck pulled close to me and began to shout profanities at me. There were 2 men in the truck. The driver was in his late 40's or early 50's. The passenger had to be in his 20's. They backed off and slowed down. I kept going in my gold rental car.
I then saw them driving up real fast and when they reached me the driver pulled close again. This time he was very, very angry. He was so violent with his words towards me. I started to get scared and almost reacted with anger but instead I decided to pray under my breath. They backed off again. Then one more time they came back and this time I thought he was about to ram his truck into the car I was driving to run me off the road. Everything was happening to fast for me to dial 911. He kept telling me to pull over so they can deal with me.
I speed off into the dark merging myself between a couple of cars hoping they didn't see me. My exit was coming up (L street). I would take the exit at the last second hoping they wouldn't notice me getting off the freeway. They did notice and came fast behind me. I made a right turn and sped into the gas station on the corner to seek refuge. They wouldn't have the gall to come to the gas station to get me. But they did. I had to decide what to do. Do I run to the cashier and tell him to call for help? Do I take off and hope they don't continue after me? No to my suprise I got out of the car and walked up to them in their truck. I was sooooooo scared and shaking hoping they didn't have a gun or knife. When I reached the passenger window they were docile. Heads bowed low. I said to them, what did I do to offend you, why are you after me, what can we do to make this right between us. They looked up. You should have seen there faces.
They responded, who are you. What do you want they said. I said I am the guy you were chasing down the freeway. Then what happened next blew my mind. They both said we are sorry. The passenger said, Jesus is good, Jesus is good, praise Jesus we are sorry. They wanted to shake my hand and then I left. It hit me that this was a demonic attack and that when I walked up that the presence of the one who loves me dearly (Jesus) had just protected me or sent an angel or host of angels to protect me.
When I got the the Church I openedd the bible I came to Exodus 14:14 (The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” )NKJ
or in the Message:
14 God will fight the battle for you. And you? You keep your mouths shut!"
I am very familiar with this Scripture. The Lord has used me over the years to release over certain people during times of hardship. Now it was being played out before my very own life. Instead of reacting with violence for violence I prayed during this ordeal. I didn't react but gave it to God. When I approached their truck I came with a humble spirit. God showed up and delivered me. Well back to my breakfast and back on the road to Redding. I also know this represents the breakthrough I have been waiting for.
I hope that this testimony activates your breakthrough Keep your eyes on the one who loves you (JESUS). He is soooo beautiful isn't He.
Be Blessed and Be A Blessing,
Lonnie
