Day 337

December 3rd
Acts 21:37-23:35.  “Coincidence? I Think Not!”
         We don’t even know his name, but the role he played in Paul’s ministry was as significant as any other.  He was Paul’s nephew, and he just happened to be in the right place at the right time.  Was it merely coincidental that this young man overheard the plot to assassinate Paul, or was it divine providence and part of God’s plan in Paul’s life and the life of his nephew?
         Now, because this story is recorded in the Bible, it may be easier for you to see and acknowledge God’s providential role.  So, then I have to ask, “Do you acknowledge God’s providential role in your life as well?”  You may never be a famous missionary like the Apostle Paul, but that does not diminish God’s love and care for you, nor is His plan for your life any less significant.  Concerning God’s plan and care for our lives, King David wrote, “Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.” (Psalm 139:16)
            May you learn to acknowledge God’s providential care as His plans for your life unfold.