There I stood looking out over the plain.  The vast horde of those who hate the master stood before me.  Amazement?   Perhaps.  Fear? No!

I had seen it the days before.  One or two advances with blood curdling screams.  Yet their weapons do not reach me.  These vile creatures strike the Lord himself but leave me unscathed. 

Where are those like me of His army?   I thought to see them here.  I envisioned that we would stand together holding hands and rejoicing.  But the vision the Lord gives me is far more real.  He has given me this place of service.  Whether another appears or not, it matters exceedingly little.

They rail against the Lord.  His mercy and desire to share has simply placed me here.  Therefore I will praise him and give Him glory all the more!  For He has placed me in an open arena where I might share and witness his strength.

We will all testify of His glory on the day we are brought together.  Though for now, we may stand alone.  Then we will laugh and enjoy great company.

By His Grace