How God works...

He works through His people.

I've changed a part of my prayers lately. I used to always ask God to reveal to me His will for my life. I've revised that prayer to: "God, please use me to fulfill Your will."

I had an opportunity this past week to visit with a former co-worker. She seemed a little down in the dumps. And frankly I was surprised to see her because the last time I spoke with her she was going to be starting a new job. Well, she didn't take that job so we had a "divine appointment." I say that because I don't believe in coincidence and I do believe that God needed me to talk with her that day.

Anyway, she talked about how much of a worrier she is. I pointed out the uselessness of worry and pointed her to Matthew 6:25-34. Thank God for the Gideon's because there was a New Testament handy for her to read. I had to leave very shortly after she read the passage, and as we were saying good-bye, she seemed to choke up as she told me "thank you" for showing her the scripture.

I left hoping she would finally come to church. I have to be honest and say that I didn't think it would happen. She's always had plenty of excuses. I was pleasantly surprised to see her when we got to church today. As the service went on and Pastor Bil talked about listening and being obedient when God puts something on your heart, I felt led to give her my Bible. I tried to talk myself out of it but fortunately I didn't. I gave it to her with many copies of sermons notes tucked in the pages.

The neat part is that she said that she had been thinking during the service that she needed to get a Bible. I'm so happy that I listened and was obedient today because that is exactly the situation that I think I usually talk myself out of. Anyway, God revealed Himself in that otherwise simple moment. She also told me that it was because of our conversation a few days ago that she even showed up today.

God does His work. All we need to do is listen and obey. How many things needed to line up for all of this to happen today? We don't commonly attend the 11:30 service, she has never been to BAF before, in a room of 1000 people I saw her and I had my Bible with me (I don't usually carry it to church).

We serve an awesome God. I'm so glad that I get to enjoy the ride.

Scott