Tunnel Experiences
“When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don’t throw away the ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer.” ~ Corrie Ten Boom
The fact that my Honskins and I were both born and raised in WV has meant many trips back home over the last 33+ years. When our children were young, one of the highlights for them was driving through the two tunnels in VA. Just the anticipation of a tunnel up ahead was good for keeping the little ones fairly content for a while on their long ride. We were able to relive that tunnel excitement recently when we took Courtney and the GRANDbabies up for a quick WV visit. Watching their little eyes grow big as we entered the darkened path, and then cheers while driving back into light brought back some sweet memories.
As a Christian, we can liken our trials to those tunnels. Even though James 1:2 tells us to, “…count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations”, I must admit that I am not quite to the place where I eagerly anticipate the tunnels. BUT, while thinking about it this afternoon, one thing I can say without reservation –
“Tunnel experiences sure do make us appreciate that light at the end.”
“…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5
~ Rachel ~