Two days later, as the keys were being returned, the landlord asked why we had left every window open. I knew very well that this was not the case and could not understand what had happened after I left. He went on to say that since we had moved out, the police had responded to two 911 calls from this property. This situation became increasingly strange since all phones had been removed and lines were disconnected. Everyone's first response was that the house was haunted.
As one that does not believe in ghosts, I disagreed but acknowledged that if there was some type of "spirit" involved, it was not coming from a good place and was not someone who had passed on from this earth.
Unfortunately, one more visit needed to be made to the house before we considered the move complete. I offered to accompany someone on one condition. I wanted to enter the house calling out the name of Jesus.
The next day, we arrived at the house and unlocked the door. As we entered, in the loudest voice possible, I yelled "Jesus is here." Suddenly a deep voice replied "Come on in."
I froze in my steps and was speechless.. A few seconds later...a .repair man walked by. It seems that the deep voice was not from a spirit but the maintenance man that arrived minutes earlier.
We all had a good laugh and appreciated the humor in the situation.
Often we go about our day expecting everything to go according to our agenda and plan but seem surprised when life throws a curve ball and changes everything.
Scripture reminds us in Proverbs:
The heart of man plans his ways, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
So...commit everything to Him. He probably has a better and different plan. and you might be surprised on what awaits you. And one more thing...call out his name when you are planning or entering a scary house.
