I am constantly amazed at how God orchestrates our life and circumstances in such a detailed, profound way. Many times, we don't even notice it, because we don't take time to reflect on the little things, but when we are wholeheartedly pursuing the Lord, He uses every circumstance to bring about good in our lives--even if it doesn't seem so at the time. If we are not whole-heartedly pursuing Him, He will orchestrate every circumstance to get us to the place of calling out to Him. He never stops pursuing and He never stops loving us. He is worthy of all praise, adoration, and worship!!!!
I can't tell you how many times I have seen seemingly inconvenient circumstances turn out to be divine appointments for God to meet with a person or do something amazing--plane delays, buses breaking down, snowstorms, tornadoes, gutters clogged, bug infestations, fender benders, cars breaking down or getting stuck in snow, gum stuck on someone's pants, meeting with the same people in random cities of the world, vicious dogs coming under the authority of the Holy Spirit, seven guys causing a ruckus parading around in their underwear on a college campus, a guy dying his hair the wrong color, a dog getting hit by a car resulting in the reconciliation of a father and daughter, a speeding ticket resulting in a court visit resulting in a woman getting healed of fibromyalgia...and the list goes on and on...Each one of these statements has a story behind it, and each one of these things seemed like such an inconvenience in the moment. Yet, God used those inconvenient scenarios for His Glory, and for someone to MEET WITH HIM!!!!
What do we do with inconvenient moments? Do we complain and get angry? Do we get frustrated, grit our teeth, and try to get through the situation as quickly as possible? Or, do we pause and say, "God, what are you doing right now? Is this an opportunity for you to do something amazing?"
I believe operating in divine appointments is a part of the "gift of faith" which is talked about in I Corinthians 12:7-11. Faith is when you do not see, yet you believe, step out, and see God do something amazing. I am convinced now, more than ever, that prayer works, and that the more we give overselves to prayer, the more we will see God magnify our little efforts--just like when He took 5 loaves and 2 fish and fed thousands (Jn. 6).
Things that the enemy meant for evil, God can turn to good (Gen. 50:20). He works all things together for good for those who are called according to His purposes (Rom. 8:28). He even allowed a man to be born blind, not because of the man's sin, but so God would be glorified (Jn. 9:3). He allowed Lazarus to die so that God would be glorified in his resurrection (Jn. 11:4)! God' ways are much higher than our ways, and His thoughts than our thoughts (Is. 55:8-9). No matter how much we try to understand, we just can't--BUT, we can trust Him!!!
I have never wanted sickness in my life, and God did not want it for me, but He has used it for His glory and showed me His love and affection through it in times past. I have been healed of asthma, a kidney problem, and seizures from brain damage with jaundice (as a baby). All were life altering illnesses, and all were healed by God and to Him be all glory and praise!!! No matter what I face in life, I WANT TO TRUST HIM and know that He is GOOD!!!
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