Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Divine Appointments!

This morning I was doing the dreaded missionary task of making phone calls for appointments! About 5 pages into my contact information and calling about 20 churches. I was getting a little discouraged when not one person answered the many calls I had already placed, the ones that did answer said they could take on no new missionaries at this time, etc... and I still have so many to call and our need is still so great. I thought to myself, one more call and that will be it for today, Lord please intervene, let them answer, let me get just one new appointment this morning. On the other end of the phone a tiny little, frail voice answered..."Hello". I explained I was trying to get a hold of Bethany church, I'm sorry, I must have the wrong number. The frail voice went on to explain, "yes, you do have the wrong number, what did you need a church for?" I told her we were missionaries calling from Columbus, OH and she said "I used to be a pastors wife, but my husband died 4 years ago, he was 85 years old." One hour later, I was still talking with her, and I realized this was my divine appointment for the day. She had the most amazing testimony of her "mission journey" that started with her husband in 1949. She was familiar with World Gospel Mission, and even as a widow on a fixed income, still supports many missionaries. She then went on to ask me.. "honey I know what you must be going through right now, you are probably sitting making phone calls and feeling discouraged this morning aren't you?" I had not even said one word about anything I had been doing! She continued on.."Always know, God has already picked out the people who is going to be a part of what you are doing and He will put them all in your path, just like He did this morning!" "You see, you didn't call the wrong number this morning, God knew you were going to call!" My tears just started flowing. I thank God so much for what He does, all the little things, all the people He puts in our paths. I thank you all for your continued prayers and your support. Ms. Black wants our information and our prayer cards to add to her list of missionaries she currently supports and prays for. She said "at 77 years old, I don't know how the Lord can use me anymore." I know He did today. Please keep Ms. Black in your prayers today.
God Bless,
Josh and Angela

3 comments:

Amy Reece Spahr said...

this story really blesses my heart! and i hope you will always look back at this one when you feel defeated or discouraged. thats so sweet, i can imagine that you had tears streaming down your face... i wouldve too! :)

grandma said...

What a story but, we all know this is how God works. When we are so down we think we cannot face another day, then here comes the Holy Spirit and lifts up and makes us realize how truly amazing God really is.

Grandma

February 10, 2009 7:15 AM

Kelly Hallahan said...

Jesus is just too sweet to us! Praising Him with you for His perfect timing and good plans. We will keep praying that He would supply your every need (emotional and financial!)

Blessings-
Kelly