Behind the Front Seats.

And at that moment again, there was this silence.

The silence that superseded the voice where the driver tuned in the radio inside the car. The silence that made my ears appreciate the quietness it brings that even the voice from the smartphone guiding the driver about where he’ll drop me off became imperturbable. The silence that made me observe for a while as I was heading home bringing gifts and stuff from a blessed friend and settle myself on the back seat at that fast and hassle-free travel.

And what amazed me during that moment was, I tried to observe what I did and the discoveries, (well, revelation through affirmations, I could say) that were unfolded in my mind (starting from a moment of reflection on so many things, identified it, and progressed eventually into an evidence of the manifestation of something that has been presaged in me some time ago).

It was a silence that made my soul to be still, not because I’m obliged to, but was chosen, given that I’ll be receiving something again in that time of quietude. And I wasn’t wrong. My anticipation paved the way for its transpiration.

I was awestruck.

As my eyes have seen the speedometer’s gauge pointing at 120 kilometers per hour and shifted to the road that we are traversing and the vehicles that are moving as the driver overtakes and swiftly passes by. My eyes have acknowledged a picture which turned out to be a glimpse of the events in my life that God has fulfilled in the course of time. A glimpse that has presented a proof of determining the essence of what life is all about. A glimpse that showcases the grandiosity and the fullness of God’s power and His goodness working evidently in every single event that transpired in my life. A glimpse that tells the smooth path that I’ll continue to journey in the days and years to come. A glimpse that shows a demonstration.

That the blessed life which I am living now makes this life great. Not because things, events, money or anything had made it great, but because I have a great God.

And from that glimpse, words of affirmation began to resonate in the inside of me.

My Son, continue to move forward.

Not only for the sake of reaching the final goal

But also for the reason of experiencing this life that you offered to live for me that,

as you’ve seen its simplicity you have found its beauty.

That is to become like Me and be like Me to those people who needs Me.

You’ll have a long way to go. Yes. I know that.

But the fact that you are passing on the right lane

And I’m guiding you with the right directions makes Me confident

That you will reach without delay your appointed destination.

Others may think that the route that you are passing through to them

is somewhat tedious and boring.

But actually the way that I’m showing you is the only way to reach it faster.

I am confident that you know where and when you need to slow down.

I will see to it that you will enjoy your journey.

Not because you earned it or you worked for it. But because you deserve it.

If back then, you are the one who’s teaching along the way,

this time you’ll enjoy learning more. Actually, you’ve learned a lot already.

But there are things that I want you to unlearn

That you may learn the things that I want you to learn.

Fix your eyes on me.

Not because I’m only commanding you but I want to protect you.

From anything that will entice you to look on those worthless things.

I know the frailty of your heart, and even if you’ll miss the mark,

I am committed to bring your eyes back to me and revive you in My Word.

Sit back, lean, and relax.

You don’t need to worry about anything. Everything’s got covered.

And I want you to rest and enjoy its benefits. And from that place of rest,

you will find increase. And from that increase, you can give more and bless others.

You just need to rest first. Like what you did there inside the car and to its driver.

Oh, I long to let My Presence always go with you.

For that will be the source of your soul to continually

respond to the insatiable demands of life.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

Be assured that I will be your companion wherever you go.

And if we need to go, we’ll go. If we need to stop, we’ll stop.

I will be your strength when you are weak. I will be your courage when you’re in fear.

I will resurrect to life the things that you thought were incontestably dead a long time ago.

I will never ever leave you, nor forsake you. Because you have known me, I have called you to do great exploits.

I wish I could put those glimpses in a recorder and watch it again on a big screen for others to see but I thought its best to save it first in a special place in my heart. Who knows? God can bring someone who can collaborate and share with me someday the joy of experiencing more of His promises and leave us astounded.

Well, I entrust it to my faith that has this trip that’s more powerful than me.

I have personally enjoyed the experience to take that vehicle service that night. (Because I need to wake up tomorrow to serve for a Sunday service). A privilege to sit at the back behind the front seats. Knowing that I am also driving for someone and always used to commute and hang myself to those utility vehicles that I’m riding while I travel, I can say that that was one of the pleasurable rides that I had indeed. An honorable seat where a flashback has been played for me to see to set an atmosphere of expectation of God’s moving in my life in the days and years to come.

As we are nearly approaching the place where he will drop me off, I looked in my paper bag something I could give to him to appreciate his effort to drive for me on a new year’s eve. As he pulled over his car at the unloading zone, my senses are gradually returning back to its sanity. I placed something at the passenger’s seat and spoke my greetings.

I was very grateful to my friend to call for that vehicle service and arrived at home early than I expected if I’ll be commuting. And I have appreciated more the fact why I enjoyed the vehicle’s service that night.

It was already paid.

And as I stepped out of the car bringing all the stuff that I have and pushed the door to close, the moment of silence suddenly vanished.

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A coincident sequel of the essay "Behind the Steering Wheel" dated January 5, 2015 written also in this blog.