THE EASTER LILYWritten by Irvin L. Rozier
On December 19, 2003, I was missing my parents, who had gone on to be with Jesus.My Dad, Rev. A.J. Rozier, died on December 22, 1966. He was 40 years old and we buried him Christmas day, 1966. My mother, Mary, died on January 7, 2001. She was 71.I woke up that cold December morning and drove to family cemetery where my parents are buried. I arrived there, and sat in my warm truck as I recalled precious memories of Daddy and Mama. After several minutes. I opened door of my truck, got out, and slowly walked short distance to my parents' graves. As I did, I pulled collar of my jacket tightly around my neck. We had already had several days of freezing weather and it was cold and windy that morning. I approached my Daddy's grave, saw something, and stared with disbelief. There, growing beside grave, was one Easter Lily...IN FULL BLOOM. As tears filled my eyes, presence of Lord was strong as He gently reminded me through this flower, that He still lives. And because He lives, my parents live also, and I will see them again one day.
| | A JOB AND A JOB PROMOTIONWritten by Irvin L. Rozier
This is a short version of story number 19 (out of 50) from my book, My Walk with Lord, http://www.selahbooks.com/ Psalm 75. 6,7 "For promotion cometh neither from east, nor from west, nor from south. But God is judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another." I was seeking Lord for right job He wanted me to have. I had submitted many applications, but had not had an interview. Those of you who have been through a period of unemployment can understand frustration of this, especially with bills piling up. However, when trusting God, we understand value of waiting for God's timing. As I rode by local shopping mall, a vacant buidling nearby would draw me. Several times, I pulled up to this building and Lord spoke to me and said, "This building is where I want you to work." I had no idea of what kind of work I'd be doing. The Lord was silent on that subject. About two weeks later, I saw a job advertisement in local paper. The job was for an instructor of retail sales at a small vocational school. The applications were being accepted at---you guessed it---that vacant building near mall. I submitted application, was interviewed and offered job. At same time, I was offered a state job with more money and benefits. I did not hestitate when Lord spoke to me and said "Take instructor position." Each morning before class, I would read a verse of scripture. A few students
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