Spider Web

During World War II, a U.S. marine was separated from his unit during intense fighting. The smoke was so heavy, he became disoriented. He lost all contact with his comrades. He was alone in the jungle. He could hear the enemy soldiers getting closer and closer.

Then the marine saw a cliff riddled with caves. He ran to it and hid in the cave, hoping he wouldn't be found. There, he prayed for God's help and protection. As the soldier prayed, a spider dropped down over the entry of the cave and began spinning a web.

The marine had to laugh, despite his fears. "God, i needed a brick wall, and You send me a spider?"

Still, as the spider created a thick web of many layers, the battlefield grew silent. The marine sat there for hours and hours. Then, he heard enemy soldiers checking nearby caves. He braced himself for his final stand. But when the enemy came to his cave, one of them noticed the huge spiderweb over the entry.

"We don't need to check in here," he said. "No one could have gone in and without disturbing the this web."

God supernaturally protected that marine's life. He later asked for God's forgiveness. "Now i realize with You a spider's web can be stronger than a brick wall."

God has us in the palm of His hand.

He has everything you need. And even if He doesn't have it, He can create it. He can cause a spider to spin a web and keep you out of trouble. He can cause one smooth stone to hit a giant and bring him down. God is in complete control.

From Joel Osteen: It's Your Time