~ Coincidences? ~
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:59 pm Psalms 33:12-19
12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD: and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
13 The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
17 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love. Psalm 33:18
Our dining room table had languished unused for 20 years. Since our children had grown up and moved out, we decided to rearrange the furniture to fit our new situation. Throwing out our old kitchen table and replacing it with the more stylish table from the dining room was significant for us.
The next Monday morning, I fell down the stairs, broke my leg and dislocated my ankle. Having moved the table, we had room for my bed downstairs for two months while my leg was in a cast.
I needed quite a bit of assistance, especially for the first few weeks. People phoned to offer help, saying for example, “I can come round, but only on Wednesday. Would that be of any help?” On seven consecutive occasions, the days offered were exactly the days when my husband would be away traveling for work. I saw these not as coincidences but as God at work.
I heard a voice inside me say, “I love you so. Do not be anxious. I've sent up many to help you.” I began to understand. I know God didn't make me fall, but I believe God provided for me in specific and detailed ways as I recovered.
Prayer: Thank you, loving God, for watching over us in difficult situations. Amen.
Prayer Focus of Day: Those recovering from injuries
Thought for the Day: How has God met my needs recently?
Story shared by: M. Foster (England)
Source: Upper Room Daily Devotional: 7/20/11
12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD: and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
13 The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
17 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love. Psalm 33:18
Our dining room table had languished unused for 20 years. Since our children had grown up and moved out, we decided to rearrange the furniture to fit our new situation. Throwing out our old kitchen table and replacing it with the more stylish table from the dining room was significant for us.
The next Monday morning, I fell down the stairs, broke my leg and dislocated my ankle. Having moved the table, we had room for my bed downstairs for two months while my leg was in a cast.
I needed quite a bit of assistance, especially for the first few weeks. People phoned to offer help, saying for example, “I can come round, but only on Wednesday. Would that be of any help?” On seven consecutive occasions, the days offered were exactly the days when my husband would be away traveling for work. I saw these not as coincidences but as God at work.
I heard a voice inside me say, “I love you so. Do not be anxious. I've sent up many to help you.” I began to understand. I know God didn't make me fall, but I believe God provided for me in specific and detailed ways as I recovered.
Prayer: Thank you, loving God, for watching over us in difficult situations. Amen.
Prayer Focus of Day: Those recovering from injuries
Thought for the Day: How has God met my needs recently?
Story shared by: M. Foster (England)
Source: Upper Room Daily Devotional: 7/20/11