Divine Appointments....Don't Miss Them.

So, I totally believe in Divine Appointments. Basically this where the timing and location and people involved are just "too coincidental". You know what I mean...you're running late, and

you swing by a store you normally don't go to, and lo and behold, you see "Sally". You haven't seen her in years, and you start talking, and she has a position open at her company that is

exactly what you've been looking for....coincidence? No. Divine Appointment.

You're early for an appointment, and you're never early. When you arrive, you see "Mike" leaving as you are coming in. "Mike's" son has been in the hospital, and you know he's going through a hard time, and Mike just opens up and starts talking real with you, and even lets the tears flow. You tell him, that you'll come by the hospital with his son's favorite ice cream, and give Mike a hug...You can tell that you've made Mike's day....and yours. Coincidence? I think not. Divine Appointment.

I can't tell you how many times in my life, there has been something that has happened and I have known beyond a shadow of a doubt, that it was a divine appointment.

Today was one of those days...running late for church, wondering why I can live so close and still be late...beating myself up for not getting up earlier and getting there on time...then when we get there, there are no seats left, and since the teens will leave after praise and worship is over for their service, an usher goes ahead and moves 4 teens to a new location and as I walk into the row....I am placed right beside a boy I have been praying for and who I had been communicating with this week. He hasn't been to church in months. Coincidence? Again, I think not. Divine Appointment. I was able to remind him how much God loved him, and that God has an amazing plan for him...it was beyond awesome what God did in that meeting. He took a huge step coming today, and an even bigger step to allow God to heal some deep hurts. Then on this very day, Stevie Wonder shows up and reminds us in song, that if God's eye is on the sparrow, then we know He watches us. Divine appointment.

I remember one day I got very sick at a concert I was working, and had to leave. As I left, I suddenly began to feel better. Strange. The next strange thought was...well, I suddenly have an extra hour to myself...I need bras. Yes you read right. The strangest thought, but it was true and so I decided to go shop for bras while I had this unexpected time. At this store, me and another lady struck up a conversation and found out she was a minister, and we shared how God had brought us through some tough times...conversation didn't last longer than 5 minutes. What I didn't know is one of the sales clerks was listening to every word. She approached me later and said..."I'm so glad you came in today. I really needed to hear what you guys were saying. I feel like I just need to get closer to God and I really needed to see some strong women" She then starts crying right there in the store. I told her that God must sure love her a whole lot, to take someone from a concert, plant the strangest thought in their mind to go buy a bra, and have them there at the exact time as someone else, for her to hear that conversation. I asked her if I could pray with her for a moment, right there in the middle of all the bras...and she said yes...As I prayed a quick prayer, she really started to cry. I gave her a hug and my e-mail address, and reminded her of how much God loved her to rearrange schedules just for her....Coincidence? I think you know by now...no. Divine Appointment.

So here's my point. Whether you're running early or late, whether you are going to the same places you go everyday, or for some reason take a detour....keep your eyes open for those divine appointments. You never know whether God has someone who can bless you or someone he wants you to be a blessing to...all you need to do is be willing and keep your eyes open.

God has a divine appointment for you...can you fit it in?