Divine Coincidence Keluarga Allah Daily Devotional January 24, 2018
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THE SOUL Isaiah 58: 10-14
TODAY'S RHEMA Isaiah 58:11"The LORD will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail."
When we encounter something unexpected, we call it a coincidence. However, when we walk with God, there are no such things as a mere coincidence. As in the journey of life, Rino was addicted to drugs. When he was caught in anillegal affair and imprisoned, it happened that the prison had one regulationrequiring the prisoners to attend morning worship in a chapel. Incidentally, the lyrics of songs sung in the worshipdescribedhis situation. That was when the Holy Spirit touched his heart and he started to know the Lord Jesus. Rino's heart longed to know God the more. After getting out from prison, he decided to break away from his bad company and make new friends.
However, not long after his release from prison, his old friends invited Rino to join them in using drugs. That same day, they were caught red-handed using drugs by the same officers who arrested Rino before. For some reason, the officers did not take them in that night. But they said, they would be back the next morning. That night Rino cried out in fear, he prayed to God, if he and his friend survived, he would sincerely repent. When the miracle occurred, with God's intervention, Rino and his friends were saved.
Indeed, it was no coincidence that Rino was imprisoned before because in that circumstancehe came to know the Lord Jesus. It was no coincidence that he was almost caught again, because for that reason also, he truly repented from his old life, got born again and learned to serve God. Rino's life was completely changed, his relationship with his family was restored, and he made a new circle of friend to support his spiritual journey. His formerempty which was devoid of hope is now full of life and blessed. Yes! God is always there for us who hunger and thirst for Him. Before we realize it, God has given His guidance and turns what seems to be a coincidenceto bring us a great harvest. Praise the Lord!
REFLECTION Saudara Terkasih, God will allow divine coincidences that will change the drought of your life into abundance.
APPLICATIONS 1. In what areas are you aware of God's guidance this season? 2. What divine coincidences have you experienced? 3. How can you respond to the coincidences as a guide from God?
TODAY'S PRAYER "Lord Jesus, thank you for being so kind and faithful in guiding me. You always allow divine coincidences in my life. What I am right now, it is all just because of Your great grace. Teach me to be more sensitive and to rely on your direction for me. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen."
YEARLY BIBLE READING Ecclesiastes 7-12
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