Does God still move? Is He active in our lives?

The following short story is from Michael Sprague, the pastor of the church where I am a member.  I have often asked, as have many who have written me in recent days, whether or not the Lord is immediately and intimately  involved in our lives.  It seems we can go days, weeks, months, some go years, asking this question.  The following story, true, recent, and very practical, illustrates in dramatic fashion, that God is indeed near.

I would encourage you, today, to go back in time, in your own mind, and recall those moments where God clearly showed up and moved on your behalf.  Record them in some way as a benchmark of grace upon which you can reflect when doubts set in.  He is still near, and He is working in your life.

Suicide Averted

Wait ’til you read this story:

A pastor was trying to decide if he should bring his youth group to New Orleans or to Mexico.  Would New Orleans be a real missions trip?  Would the kids see the Holy Spirit at work?  He decided to consult another group that had recently been to New Orleans.

They arrived at their place of work - a home that was in total disrepair.  The people at the door said, “Who are you?”  “We are here to help!” came the joyful reply.  What a difference this team made.  As the rapport built that day, the truth about the homeowners was revealed.  Before the team members arrived, this hopeless couple had made the excruciating decision to commit suicide.  The knock at the door interrupted the plan.  Hope replaced despair.  Love was shared, and the house was worked on.  This story gets better.  When the team went back to church that night to look up the records of these folks:  their names didn’t exist.  The team realized that they had gone to the wrong house - or should we say “the right house.”  God sent them there as His ambassadors.  Wow!  Divine Appointments take place every day in New Orleans!

He is a God of wonders!  I pray that each of us find Him at work in equally significant ways today and in the days ahead.

Grace and Peace,

Bruce Smith

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