LION in the Dream

They track us down in each step we take; now they surround us; they set their eyes to cast us to the ground…. Psalm 17:11

She ran as fast as she could, looking back at intervals. Whatever it was that was on her tail was gaining momentum. She stumbled and fell hard on wet grassy ground; her cap falling off to a distance. Not minding she felt some pain on her knee and ankle she quickly scrambled up , grabbed her cap and ran some more.

Having run some distance she stopped. Her arms ached and she was out of breath. It was getting darker and she could hear the sounds of crickets that had come out to play with their friends. Sonia stood next to a tree to catch her breath, the sun was fast retiring and she knew that those wild animals loved the darkness the more. Her being there was her fault but there was no need going over that now…no need for regrets ;it was time.
Sonia was prepared for what was to come. She was dressed as if for battle; having found an old turtle shell and used it as a shield, a stick with a spear she would use as a sword.

Like a lion greedy and eager to tear his prey, and as a young lion lurking in hidden places. …psalm17:12

Sonia heard something move behind her and turned quickly, fear gripping her heart and squeezing tightly. She saw the yellow eyes moving close to her and jumping in for the kill. She screamed as she used her spear to hit it….spraying some blood on her cap. She fought as hard as she could with others coming in. She couldn’t take them all. As soon as she let that thought sink in Sonia knew she had lost the battle……but something ironic was happening; she suddenly saw them moving back from her….Pointing at her back. The lion moved in and stood in front of her roaring….as if to declare this was its territory and a sound of warning for them to not move further. Sonia moved back….the animals had no other choice but to move back and Sonia suddenly felt like retreating in their direction.

Arise, O Lord! Confront and forestall them, cast them down! Deliver my life from the wicked by Your sword, From men by Your hand, O Lord, from men of this world [these poor moths of the night] whose portion in life is idle and vain. Their bellies are filled with Your hidden treasure [what You have stored up]; their children are satiated, and they leave the rest [of their] wealth to their babes. …psalm17:13-14

The Lion settled down close to her leg; seating calmly. She wondered what was happening. She was dumbfounded. She couldn’t explain the peace that suddenly filled her heart. Tears filled her eyes…and she knew only one thing could have happened; the Lion had come to save her and the battle was over….

Sonia suddenly woke up, sweating profusely.    She was amazed at what a dream she had but she knew the peace she felt then was as strong as that she had felt in the dream. She smiled, knowing all her troubles were over. The battle was indeed the Lord’s.

Ps 17 vs15
As for me, I will continue beholding Your face in righteousness (rightness, justice, and right standing with You); I shall be fully satisfied, when I awake [to find myself] beholding Your form [and having sweet communion with You].’

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