by Dona Hake
I love when someone shares what the Lord has done for them. Testimonies bring hope and refreshment to our hearts. As we share the wonderful works that the Lord has done for us we will be encouraging the hearts of those listening, and even strengthen their faith. I can remember hearing the testimony that I am going to share with you, and this is what I call a Divine Appointment. I love those times in which you know that the God of Heaven and Earth is orchestrating where we are and who we end up speaking to. You never know how He desires to use you! I hope this testimony encourages your heart…
This woman had shared how she lived in Florida and she received a phone call on her cell phone from Pennsylvania. She did not recognize the number but she felt to answer it. The man on the other end was obviously confused, and he said he was trying to reach a family member. He apologized and hung up and she felt prompted to call the police in the area in which the call came from. She felt a bit awkward but explained to them that she really felt something was wrong with this gentleman. The police arrived at this gentleman’s house and he indeed was in need of help. After a week in the hospital they diagnosed him with a life threatening blood infection.
Needless to say the family of this man were ever so thankful that this young woman’s simple act of kindness and going the extra mile very likely saved this man’s life. The testimony just really touched my heart.
Everyday we need to be sensitive to opportunities that seem small yet they may be big to someone in need. Sometimes you never really know how that one word you spoke in due season could have sparked hope in a person’s soul. Let us be sensitive to the times that we are presented with opportunities to give a listening ear to a lonely person or just take the time to pray for someone because you feel prompted. These things are all part of ministering the love of God, and just possibly setting someone up for a beautiful testimony of the Lord’s great work in their life! I pray that your eyes will be opened for divine opportunities to be used by Him today!