Vision
17: The Desert Road and the Forest Road
Vision: There is a lion and the Lord invites it to
follow Him. It agrees joyfully. There are two roads to travel, a desert road
and a forest road. The Lord leads it onto the desert road. As the last of his
four feet touches the sand he is turned into a camel. The camel safely
traverses the desert road, led by the Lord. It is dealt with bountifully and
provided with ample food and water, even more than is really necessary. At the
end of the road it wants to know why the Lord did not choose the forest road
and is allowed the opportunity to see what would have happened had he perhaps
insisted to take that road: As the (initial) lion enters the forest it changes
into a lamb, but without the accompaniment of the Lord. Many lions attack and
try to devour it. It has to run for its life. It does manage to safely reach
the other side, but only with great difficulty and distress. Having seen the
answer to its question, the camel thanks the Lord profusely.
Interpretation notes:
• Note the change from a lion (old selfish life) to
a camel (new life of servanthood). Changed from a carnivore to a herbivore.
• It is best to submit to the Lord's way.
• See how the Lord equips you for the road He
chooses for you and leads you through and does not forsake you along this way.