On Monday 20th we left Bermuda on a morning flight for New York where we picked up our British Airways carrier for London then on to Cape Town South Africa. How was I to know that while the routing could have been different, God had a lesson to teach us about His divine protection and enabling?
Well I am more convinced that God is concerned about and involved in even the apparently insignificant things in our lives… like seeing that the bags, which contained some donated articles for Africa, were transported at no additional cost.
on the New York to London flight, there were some little irritants. Evie’s light switch would not operate to allow her to read when the general cabin lights lights were off and neither would the TV monitor function properly. This was reported with no real interest expressed by those concerned and she quickly resorted to sleeping a few hours (which she needed).
When we went to check our departure gate from Heathrow, London, she mentioned the incident to the customer service person who took note and asked that we check back later. When we did we were “bumped up” to business class for the long London to Cape Town leg of the trip!
In all the hustles of life, have you stood still long enough to see God’s plan unfold for your good?
O.K. you may say coincidence, I say providence! I was due to arrive in Capetown on the Wednesday morning and scheduled to start speaking that same evening after two days flying! With the upgrade we were able to stretch out and sleep in this relatively comfortable bed.
My God, knowing my need for rest, was able to use that small malfunction to get us the needed to facilitate preparedness to minister. NO DETAIL IS TO INSIGNIFICANT FOR HIM TO KNOW ABOUT NOR TOO TRIVIAL FOR HIM TO COME UP WITH THE APPROPRIATE SOLUTION. After all, he takes care of sparrows why would He not care for His own?
I am learning to look for God in even the small things of life and to be challenged to please him so that I will not dishonour Him. His mercies are shown in our going out and coming in.
We arrived safely in Cape Town with all our bags and were met by our gracious hosts the Maasdorp’s. Tonight He gave the liberty to minister and hearts, including my own, were blessed.
