When Rain and Darkness Become a Test of Faith

A week ago, something special happened. My close relatives and I were flying from the Netherlands to Lithuania. The flight was smooth, the landing perfect. Everything seemed ordinary.

We went to rent a car. Of course, we wanted a different model, but we took what was available — and we were content. Then came the question: who would drive? Eventually, it was decided that I would. From the capital to our destination was about 300 kilometers — roughly three and a half hours on the road. It was dark. The route was unfamiliar. Speed limits, cameras, radars everywhere. We had landed in the evening, so the whole drive took place in the night.

Then came the heavy rain, fog, and the strangeness of unknown roads. But in the car, we turned on worship music, lifted our hearts to the Lord, and trusted Him completely. And, thank God, we arrived safely — no harm, no trouble, no fear.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1)

When we finally settled into the house, I picked up my phone to charge it. I opened social media, and the very first post that appeared stopped me in my tracks:

“Flights from Lithuania’s two main cities were suspended until 2 a.m. due to meteorological balloons from Belarus being used for smuggling.”

I froze for a moment. Lord, You are so good. You let us arrive safely and shielded us from this. If we had taken a later flight, we might have been stuck at the airport until two or three in the morning. Who knows when we would have reached home?

“For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” (Psalm 91:11)

There had also been someone waiting for us at the airport. And I thought — what if God had allowed even a four- or five-hour delay? How differently everything might have unfolded.

“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6)

That night, I realized once again: God’s protection is not an idea — it’s real. Sometimes miracles don’t come with lightning and thunder. Sometimes they come quietly — like a safe drive through rain and darkness.