It was refreshing to sit and slowly take in the account as Luke tells it. This truly is an epic story filled by angelic encounters, miraculous births and faith-filled God-followers.
It was the big picture that spoke to me today. God was on the move, orchestrating events so the Son would be born.
So often we see only a small glimpse of what God is doing. But God has been acting and working to bring that event about. A friend called me last evening, asking me to pray. He is a retired pastor who has an interview with a church in 2 weeks. He is very excited about this. He was not seeking a call. A couple of years ago when he retired he told his District Superintendent that if there was ever a church that fit his gifts, he was open. His DS called… This isn’t a done deal, which is why he asked for prayer, but think about all the God-connections necessary: an open pulpit, people who need his gifts, his willingness to return to the work-world, a DS to put things together… and so on.
God was on the move orchestrating events…
At church the other weekend two women chatted during coffee hour. One woman shared a need and the other women said, “Could I pray for you?”
“Yes, of course,” came the reply. Then Tuesday the church office receive a call, the woman’s leg that was prayed for was healed. Praise God.
Again, I thought of the events leading to the prayer and healing: a woman in need, a ‘chance’ meeting during coffee hour, an offer to pray and a prayer offered in faith. God’s miraculous touch.
God was on the move orchestrating events…
I don’t know what will happen today. I do not know what God will do with me, through me, for me, around me. However, this I know, God is on the move orchestrating events for His glory and I want to be in the center of His will, obediently following as He leads.
Lord, I avail myself to You… use me as You see fit to move Your will and way along. Through Jesus, my Lord, I pray. Amen.
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