God Speaks Through Circumstances

Scripture:
"As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things" (Eccl. 11:5).

God will often try to lead us, using circumstances to direct us in making and confirming decisions. I have often discovered this to be the case but only after a situation has occurred. I later look back and see how God worked in the situation.

Currently, my wife and I are making an offer on a large house, with extra bedrooms, in Upland. While reviewing the paperwork, a lawyer suggested we put in a clause protecting us from "acts of God" should something happen after the offer is accepted. Well we neglected to do that and the next day was the recent earthquake. Now, nothing happened to the house and we are still moving forward with the purchase, but I realized something could have happened and I missed a possible leading of the Lord.

Then, other night we were reading in the book of James, chapter 1, verse 27 about how real religion is one that helps orphans and widows and protects oneself from being contaminated from the world. And this was the night before we found out that the house was zoned so that we can take in young mothers who need a place to stay.

God often confirms His direction through circumstances and we should be on alert that when God sets up situations. Jackie and I are feeling God has something very special in a way of ministry for us and that He may be giving us direction through these circumstances.

Prayer Request:
That the Lord will keep our hearts open to His leading so that He can use us to help others.

Prayer:
Thank you Lord for giving to us everyday. We surrender what you give so that we can serve you by helping others who are in need.