Article April 3, 1989 Issue

Our secret weapon

The most effective armament we have is ever at hand and mighty. We just need to use it.

Edna Le Baron

Some years ago I found myself in a potentially dangerous situation. I had spent the evening taking care of some business matters in the downtown area of our city. Upon leaving the train at my station I began a rather long walk toward home at an hour when the houses all along the street were dark.

I soon noticed a car pacing me as I walked along. I began to pray silently; that is, to affirm God's all-power and ever-present care. As I reached a corner, the car turned and stopped, blocking my way. A door was opened, and I heard a voice command: "Get in!" But I refused, stepping down in front of the car, and proceeded on my way. I did not look back. As I walked on, I heard the door of the car slam shut, and the car was driven away.

For me this incident has served to illustrate the value of turning to God instantly in any threatening situation. Prayer might be likened to a secret weapon. Our deep and consecrated silent prayers, though unseen and unheard by human eyes and ears, by materialistic and even violent thinking, are neither unseen nor unheard by God.

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