Don't Miss the Divine Appointments!
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.” Proverbs 16:9
I've been thinking about Jesus and all the places He went. Villages, hillsides, synagogues, lakeshores, and homes. He was always ON THE WAY somewhere!
But here's my AHA moment! Some of His greatest miracles happened ON THE WAY THERE!
Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem with the little children ran to Him. He was on His way to Jairus' house to heal his dying daughter when a woman who had suffered for twelve years reached out and touched His garment. Jesus STOPPED!
He healed her, called her "Daughter," and restored her dignity. Then He continued to Jairus' house and raised his daughter from the dead!
Talk about a divine appointment!
And remember Lazarus? Martha thought Jesus was four days too late! But Jesus wasn't operating on Martha's timetable. He was operating on GOD'S!
Jesus never seemed hurried, harried, or frantic. He had places to go, people to see, and a mission to accomplish. Yet He always had time for ONE MORE!
Now, let's talk about US!
We have schedules, appointments, grocery lists, deadlines, and places to be. We're so focused on GETTING THERE that we sometimes miss what God has planned ALONG THE WAY!
Ouch! I'm preaching to myself!
What if that unexpected conversation isn't an interruption? What if the person who needs a listening ear is our assignment for today?
What if God wants to use OUR smile, OUR kindness, OUR encouragement, or OUR prayer to help heal someone's broken heart?
Maybe the greatest thing we accomplish today won't be on our TO-DO list!
Jesus said, "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." (John 20:21)
So today, I'm asking God to help me slow down, look around, and listen for His gentle nudges.
Because sometimes the most important part of getting THERE is what God wants us to do ON THE WAY!
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