What a Coincidence
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It's been over 5 months since Floyd went to be with Jesus. Even after all this time, I sometimes find myself starting to pray for him - and then I remember he doesn't need my prayers anymore! Maybe it will always be like that. He's still so close to my heart.
Have you ever had something happen and you said "what a coincidence"? I'm sure you are all nodding your heads. It happens to all of us. Something coincides with something else unexpectedly - and we call it a coincidence. Life is full of them!
I read a quote - "Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous." There's probably a lot of truth in that statement! I think God is continually working in our lives in many ways on many levels that we don't see and understand. We don't realize that His hand is at work, but those strange coincidences happen!
God loves us and He is at work in our lives 24/7 - but it's not important to Him that He gets all the credit. He just wants what is right and good and best for us. So He brings things together in remarkable ways. I imagine that a good part of the time we don't see or understand what is happening - but if we notice it, we call it a coincidence.
Some friends of mine recently moved back to the US after working in South Africa for a number of years. They prayerfully bought a house. When they moved in, the owners had left a picture above the fireplace with a verse. It was the same verse that my friends had had at their wedding 39 years before. A coincidence? Maybe. But I think it was God's way of smiling on their new beginning.
A while ago I was feeling encouraged by the Lord to ask boldly of Him in my prayers. Right at that time a friend sent me this verse: "King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired and asked for; he gave her more than she had brought to him." 2 Chron. 9:12 A lovely coincidence!
I have often looked back to things that happened in the weeks leading up to Floyd's illness. They seemed like unusual coincidences. Now I look at them and realize that God was preparing me/Floyd/our family for what was to come. He was setting the stage so to speak. I have told the Lord over and over how grateful I am for all those coincidences. We didn't know what was coming, but God did - and He was getting things ready.
I think God loves to bring coincidences into our lives. If we watch for them, they are probably there more than we'd ever imagine!
"Indeed, I assure you, as long as heaven and earth endure, not even the smallest detail of the Law will be done away with until its purpose is complete." Matthew 5:18 TPT
"All this comes from the Lord almighty, wonderful in counsel and magnificent in wisdom." Isaiah 28:29
"The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him." 2 Chronicles 16:9
"Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him." Psalm 34:8
I heard someone say that coincidences are God incidences. I like that! I think we have many of them in our lives!
I was reading an article about advertising. There are so many ways these days that we can advertise something if we need to. Various internet platforms, television, multiple kinds of print media, billboards, flyers, etc. The possibilities seem almost limitless. But do you know what is one of the most effective forms of advertising? Word of mouth. Simple. Plain. And powerful. A personal endorsement carries a lot of weight.
While thinking of this, I wanted to say once again that God has been so incredibly faithful to me these last years on our unexpected journey! The Bible talks about God's faithfulness. Countless books have been written about it. Many tapes, videos, CDs have testified to it. Television shows have proclaimed it. The truth of God's faithfulness has been shouted from the rooftops.
But, today, I just want to add, once again, my simple testimony. GOD IS FAITHFUL!!! I want to add my "word of mouth" proclamation. I have faced hundreds, if not thousands, of situations where I could not have endured if it hadn't been for God's goodness and faithfulness. He has truly been my Rock, my Refuge, my ever-present strength day-by-day, moment-by-moment. He has rescued me over and over again. He has held my hand. He has whispered comfort into my ear. He has not been just sufficient - He has been more than enough!
I continue to face some hard days, so I even remind myself of God's faithfulness. The One who has carried me so wonderfully all these years will continue to be with me and be faithful. What an awesome confidence that is.
"For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, 'Do not fear; I will help you.' " Isaiah 41:13
"How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings." Psalm 36:7
"Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in Him, for He shields him all day long." Deuteronomy 33:12
"My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip - He who watches over you will not slumber." Psalm 121:2,3
Even when we are in need, He won't let us slip! He is so, so, so faithful. I share my "word of mouth" testimony once again. I am so grateful for God's faithfulness.