Glancing at the time, I felt a sense of control, for I was early and should have extra time to sit and watch other trains, which I always enjoyed. Insidiously the traffic grew heavy, and a strange sense of disappointment washed over my mind but was quickly gone.
Then I saw it, the parking garage! As I neared the gates, I could hardly believe my eyes! “Closed” the signs read! My mind began to race as I quickly sought another parking area. There it was and closer to the train. Prayer began to take a front row seat in my mind. “Call upon me and I will answer thee.” Jer. 33:3,
As I drove in, immediately I began surveying my surroundings, how was I to pay? A Q-R code, oh no! My experience with these codes had not been positive, however I would follow the directions and move forward. Working to ignore the earlier feelings of disappointment, I glanced at my watch, thirty minutes and the train would leave!
With the clock ticking, I walked to the Q-R sign and followed the directions repeatedly without success. I quickly approached one of the employees to double check the departure time. The train would leave at 4:30, it was 4:05!
I hurried back to my car for another attempt, unsuccessful. Now praying aloud! I approached an older gentleman desperate for help, but he too did not understand the process. Then I checked another gate to the lot, but the ticket machine was broken. I hurried back to my car and saw a young man whom I asked if he could help. “Oh, I came on my bicycle, I am sorry. He said.” Lord, I prayed, what will I do If I miss this train? My family member is leaving in the morning for vacation, and I am to watch her place while she is gone. But Lord, I know your power I will not give up! God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble. Ps. 46:1
Almost numb now with disbelief but storming heaven’s gates with spiritual violence, I turned and there was the same young man on his bicycle. He stopped and said, “maybe I can help.” More than gratefully, I uttered, “you will”? Handing him the phone, I shared what I understood the required process to be.
He went right to work, and I continued praying. By faith I began taking things from my car in preparation for boarding the train. Now it was only 10 minutes and the train would leave!
As I turned, he handed me the phone and said, “you are all set.” I thanked him with tears of joy and relief, got his name, and told him I would never forget his great act of kindness while handing him a book on the life of Christ.
Hurriedly I boarded the train and immediately it began to move!! Oh God, you, a QR Code, and me, a thankful heart beyond description! Knowing then anew the power of God, how true are the words, you are my Rock, my Fortress, and my deliverer! 2Sam. 22;2
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