“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails” (Prov 19:21).
A rude driver cut me off and it cost me the green light. Fuming mad was I. Five hours later I spotted a neighbor whom I knew only casually. He was about to walk into his house as I was walking by with my dog, so, “Hello!” I said, and a conversation ensued. An hour and a half later he prayed to receive Jesus as His Savior. How’s that for skipping details?
It occurs to me, had I not had to wait at that light, I would have likely missed my encounter with my neighbor and missed out on the blessed outcome of the efforts of who-knows-how-many saintly souls who worked to plow under, plant in, and water this man’s once infertile soul. And today, the day after our conversation, God moves my thoughts to this: Jesus was always about His Father’s business (Lk 2:41-51; Jn 5:19; Jn 8:28).
And to this: Jesus never hurried as He carried out His purpose, and yet was never late for any task that fulfilled His destiny (Lk 7:1-10; Jn 11:1-44).
And to this: So why should I ever get mad again when I have to wait at a red light?
I hope this encourages you to carry forth in God’s timing today.
Kevin Murray
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Praise God for traffic lights, hindsight, and salvation! Thank you for your encouragement to keep daily events in perspective and to recognize the greater outcomes when God is first in our life, Kevin.