And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19 (ESV)

 

 

I was doing a mini review of my life in order to exalt the LORD in all His ways, and to acknowledge and solidify that which I already know, that “He knows me” and all of His children so well and knows what we need before we even know what it is we need.

He knows what we can handle, and never gives us more than we can handle. And always shows us a “way out” of things that might be detrimental to our health, mind and souls.

Just recently I had to undergo a diagnostic procedure, and was trying to find an appointment time, and place to have it done.  An appointment was made, and I showed up for the appointment only to find “someone messed up” big time. It was the wrong date, the wrong place and the wrong person to do the procedure.

Of course, at first, I was a slightly rankled, because it proved to be a major inconvenience.  However shortly thereafter, I realized that things happen for a reason, and so I called to reschedule. The office apologized continuously, and rescheduled.  After three days, they cancelled again!  At least this time before I went to the actual place. I thought, “what the heck is going on?”  Again, feeling that God probably was behind it all, because things happen for a reason, and surely this office couldn’t be so incompetent, could they?

Finally, an appointment was secured again, and it was for a Saturday.  It was to take place in an office just a few minutes from my house, the others were 30 minutes away.

I arrived in an office that was quiet, peaceful, and the two people in there were devout Christians.  I was so calm, and filled with God’s peace and love, that the 30-minute procedure went by so quickly, I could hardly believe it when it was announced, “that’s it, you’re done!”

So, there was the reason for the delays. Thank you, LORD!

God knows me well. I am not one for “huge crowds, or large hospitals, or highway travelling, if I can avoid major expressways I do. I am quite reticent with these types of situations.  So, here was a small quiet office, with two Christians, located 3 miles from my house…and filled with His peace and love!

This is one of countless moments where God delivered a “hug and love” in my direction. One of innumerable times He placed me in the right place, and gave me what I needed, when I needed and how I needed it.

Have you looked back at your life and recognized how many times the LORD has sent you “hugs and love?”

Next time something is delayed, or cancelled, don’t get irritated.  Instead embrace the moment and remember, “God does things for reasons, and always for our betterment and for our personal needs.”

 

“Father, thank You for always sending what I need, for protecting me in all of my ways, and for loving me endlessly all the days of my life, may I never forget Your love and promises, and honor You, exalt You, worship You and love You, now and forever, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

 

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:8