She seemed to be so concerned, so caring, and her voice was so soothing, that I sat silently for a time looking at the woods. Slowly at first and then with total absorption, my entire body started to relax. An overwhelming feeling of peace came over me and I smiled at Gideon. I even winked at Marla.
?It's fine,? I whispered. ?I know where He is.?
?I think we've finally gotten through to him, Gideon,? Marla announced proudly.
?I think so,? was Gideon's reply.
?Yes, my dear friends,? I said, ?God is right here with me. He is in my heart, my very mind and soul. I don't have to go anywhere to find Him. All I have to do is to be quiet and I can hear Him speak to me. Now I know what you meant when you said that God is always here, that He visits my home, that He never leaves me. At first, I knew with my head, but now I know with my heart. Please, forgive me for not seeing this earlier. I just wonder why it took so long.?
?Nothing to forgive, John,? said Gideon. ?Each of us eventually finds our God. For some, it happens quickly, but for others it may take a long, long time. You have really done well, John.?
Gideon reached into the inside pocket of his jacket and pulled out an envelope. Handing it to me, he said, ?This letter is for you, John. God wanted me to deliver it to you personally.?
I took the letter and mumbled a grateful ?Thank you.? Written on a blue envelope were the words, ?To John with love ? Open immediately.? It was signed ?G.? I carefully opened the envelope and pulled out the contents. I glanced at Gideon, who said, ?Read it now, John. Read it aloud, if you wish. We were present when He wrote it.?
I leaned back in my chair, making myself a bit more comfortable and started reading.
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?It certainly is,? I responded, ?but where is He, Marla? This is supposed to be the day, isn't it??
?Yes, it's today and the time is right.? Then, turning to Gideon, she said, ?Why don't you go ahead and explain, Gideon.?
?Relax, John,? said Gideon. ?I have a few things to tell you.?
?I knew it! I knew it!? I shouted, disappointment welling up within me. ?Something told me that He wouldn't be here.? I breathed a sigh of resignation. Marla and Gideon said nothing for a short while. Finally, Gideon took another sip of coffee, leaned back in his chair and started speaking.
?Listen carefully, John,? he said. ?God didn't disappoint you. God never disappoints anyone. Remember I told you earlier that God is never late? He did come. He's here, but He chose to do it in a different manner from the way you saw Him recently. He wanted you to realize that you didn't have to go to the Big City to see Him, that He's always with you and that an appointment is not nec- essary. He is here and with you this very moment, but you can't see as well as you can feel.?
?Then, where is He, Gideon?? My voice was still laden with disappointment.
It was Marla who spoke next. ?Listen, John, will you trust us for a little while longer??
?Of course, Marla. You know that I've always trusted you and Gideon ? or at least, almost always.?
?Well, then,? she said while pointing toward the trees, ?look around you, look all around you and become really quiet. Still those thoughts of yours that are running wild. Now listen to what your heart is saying and you'll begin to see God.?
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John Harricharan has sinced written about articles on various topics from Web Development, Religion and Web Development. Lecturer, entrepreneur and MBA business consultant, John Harricharan is the author of the award-winning book, "When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat."