Faith Walk

In His Refuge

BY DR. CHIDI KALU

I accident. My pregnant sister-in-law and my youngest brother were in the car with me. We were on our way to church when a guy who was texting while driving slammed into us. We were thrown all over the place. I tried my best to steer the car away from boulders and electric poles on the four-lane highway. I was terrified. At that very moment, Jesus was our only savior.

As I attempted to steer the vehicle, there really was no safe place. The truck slammed into us again and again and again, creating an awful banging sound of crunching metal. Life flashed before my eyes. “Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!” My sister-inlaw, sitting in the back, kept screaming the blood of Jesus. My brother with Down syndrome didn’t make a sound. I can only imagine his thoughts as he was thrown about on the side of the car that got hit the most.

The accident happened so fast. It was extremely scary. The promise from Psalm 46:1, God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble— more than enough and always available whenever I need you became very real to us.

After what seemed like an eternity, our entire fate rested in the hands of God. He performed a miracle right then and there. A very bright light, like headlights being turned on, blinded me.

I had no clue what was happening. I could barely see. The sensation of a gigantic balloon lifted the entire vehicle off the ground and placed it by the swamp next to the road. We somehow made it to the other side of the busy fourlane highway next to an electric transformer but were unharmed.

The overturned truck landed on the transformer and got stuck. But the driver and his passenger climbed out without injuries. All we could say was Thank you, Jesus, for saving us. God indeed worked a miracle that night, not a single person was hurt.

The driver was very apologetic. His girlfriend was hysterical, knowing a fight between the pair led to the texting that caused the situation. We were praying for them when the ambulance, police, and fire personnel arrived. Instead of getting angry, we shared the love of God with them. The police chief was puzzled and asked if we were angels.

God not only delivered us from what could have been a deadly incident, but two souls gave their lives to Jesus at the scene.

Regardless how terrible your circumstances are, call on God for help. He is our deliverer, our protector, our very present help in times of trouble. You can hold on to His Word from Psalm 91:14-15 (TPT), For here is what the Lord has spoken to me: “Because you loved me, delighted in me, and have been loyal to my name, I will greatly protect you. I will answer your cry for help every time you pray, and you will feel my presence in your time of trouble. I will deliver you and bring you honor.

By faith, believe He is always with you to bring you through. He shall preserve you and your life.

Dr. Chidi Kalu has taught in the areas of Management, Customer Service, and Leadership Development for many years. She is the founder of Women of Distinction and God’s VIP Inc.

On a regular basis, she delivers messages of encouragement, hope, love, and faith by empowering and equipping women of all walks of life after a significant life event to a new and powerful beginning. As a prolific speaker, Chidi ministers to both the secular and non-secular world with a strong cutting-edge word. She is an author, Empowerment Coach, and Corporate Trainer committed to the ministry of the gospel with a heart and passion to see all of God’s children live a fulfilling life centered on Jesus Christ. She currently serves as a leader and consultant to her local church in Atlanta, GA. She loves to pray and encourage members of Women World Leaders- a global outreach ministry with a vision to help women discover their lifework andpurpose within God’s design.