Small plane to 12,500 feet when
The engine simply stopped.
He was over the mountains of
Pennsylvania, and the only way
Out was down.
The aviator radioed for help, but
There were no airports nearby.
"You'll just have to land on the
Highway," the controller advised him.
But the pilot had his own Pilot
Directing him, and as he
Headed toward the roadway he
Spotted a farm field instead, a
Perfect landing spot.
As he touched down, he cleared the
Fence by just a few feet.
The man who owned the field,
A large equipment dealer, came
Rushing out to greet the downed
Airman and offered his help.
(He "happened" to be a believer too.)
When the aircraft was finally
Repaired, eleven inches of
Snow had fallen, blanketing the field,
But no problem.
With delight, the owner, with one of his
Big bulldozers, cleared a path and the
Pilot and his plane were airborne again.
It was discovered that it was frigid air that
Had caused five bolts to
Shear off, disabling the engine, and
Two other pilots that day, in the
Same type of plane faced a
Similar dilemma.
But sadly, they were killed
As they crashed.
It was obvious that God had
Plans for the one he spared.
Pastor Pifer is 96 now and
Still leads Bible studies.
As he shared his story with
Our small group, we listened intently,
Incredulous at each detail.
The grateful, seasoned pilot pastor was
Living proof that
God still delivers.
God still amazes.
God still shows us He's at
The controls.