On the drive home I began to think of all kinds of things,
none of which jumped out to me with clarity.
“Oh please heavenly Father, I want to bring her what she
needs. I’m at my wit’s end and need Your hands of grace
and Your wisdom in solving this mystery. What does
“red” mean my Lord?
Nodding emphatically she smiled
once again, before repeating, “red.”
“Is red a pet you’ve left behind
perhaps?”
Her head shake was a definite no.
“A favorite dress or item at home?”
Again, a head shake indicating no.
jumped out to me with clarity.
“Oh please heavenly Father, I want
to bring her what she needs. I’m at
my wit’s end and need Your hands of
grace and Your wisdom in solving this
mystery. What does “red” mean my
Lord? What should I do to figure this
out? It clearly means something to
Mrs. Beckman. What does it mean
Father? Guide me in Jesus’ name,
Amen.
“Red.”
I could see visible tears when she
repeated red.
I grabbed her hand and whispered, “I
promise I’ll figure it out Mrs.
Beckman. However, for now, I have
to go home for the evening. I'll be
back tomorrow…in the meantime, I’ll
pray for God to help me with this.”
She began to nod quickly before
kissing my hand.
On the drive home I began to think of
all kinds of things, none of which
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JASMINE'S PLACE
After dinner, I kissed my husband
goodnight and went to relax in our
bedroom. In the solitude of the room
I picked up my King James Bible and
read a passage from Matthew 28:20
“…teaching them to observe all
things whatsoever I have
commanded you: and, lo, I am with
you always, even unto the end of the
world. Amen.” It truly hit me like a
ton of bricks!
“Sweetheart…I believe I know what
Mrs. Beckman wants!”
“Where are you going?”