Westward bound day 7

No pictures today as it’s just a drive until you get there kind of day.  We started in Orem Utah, headed for Baker City, Oregon. That’s a ride of about 515 miles.  It was really, really, did I mention really hot.  The winds were more in our favor and we made better time as we didn’t have to stop as often.

Fatigue, however, was our enemy.  After 21 days on the road, this day, day 22, we were paying the price. But!!  God had a plan.  Only one other time on our trip have we stopped at an interstate Rest Area. Today was the second. While we thought it was to clear the cobwebs of drowsiness from our heads, it was really a divine appointment with a great man I’ll call Frank.   Frank is the Father of 2 girls whom he recently fought for and gained custody of. Shortly after winning the custody battle, Frank was diagnosed with Cancer.  When we met him, his bike was parked next to ours and he was changing a bandage on his abdomen.  I asked him about it and he willingly unburdened himself of his story. He was riding home from a trip to see a Specialist in Salt Lake City whom he hopes can help him better cope with the chemo and possibly develop a plan to get his cancer in remission.

God has a better way! I asked Frank if we could pray for him, he agreed, so I simply commanded cancer to leave in the Name of Jesus.  Yup, that’s all it takes.  No long lofty words, no shouting, no putting hands on foreheads and pushing someone over.  Simply taking the authority given to us as Sons and Daughters of the Most High King and putting it to use. I asked Frank if he were a Christian and he beamed out a “yes”.  I believed him. Frank’s heart and attitude in the midst of adversity was full of life and hope. No way, you have that without Jesus. I likely won’t see Frank again until we meet in Heaven. I can’t wait to hear of his healing story and how God was glorified through it.

Our lodging tonight is at Pine Haven. It’s a cozy cabin which sleeps 3-4, just outside of Baker City.  If you are in the area and need lodging, check it out.  The hosts are great and the place is cozy.

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