The Little Red Box…
Good Morning Beautiful People. I wanted to share this story with you once again. These God events help to keep me focused and I pray encourages you as well. Jesus truly journeys life with us.
Last year, I was journeying north to be part of an ACTS retreat with my Catholic sisters. On the drive there, I realized the jacket to my suit that I would be wearing for the closing Mass had buttons that needed to be re-attached. I decided I would stop at Marden’s in Madawaska, Maine that Thursday morning to purchase a needle and thread.
I hurriedly went in the store and saw a dear friend that is involved in programs to help prevent suicide. We prayed together for the Lord to put this all together for His glory and to save lives in Aroostook County and Western, New Brunswick and around this globe.
We prayed for many things really. Hope for the hopeless, for families, for the ministry God has called her to, etc. Prayer is needed everywhere and I’ve learned to join my faith with other believers even in the household aisle.
I turned the corner and a pair of black shoes just the right size and heel, adorned with gold around the top drew for my attention and my $5.00. I quickly forgot the needle and thread and picked those shoes up and was on my way. I began to pray once again Lord order my footsteps according to your Word. Your Word says The footsteps of the righteous are ordered of the Lord (Psalm 37:23). Let it be so oh God, I whispered underneath my breath to Him.
Then around the next corner I saw another person I knew from Van Buren, Maine. His wife had been on my radio broadcast several times sharing the gospel and praying for the listeners. We talked about what the Lord is doing in our land with bringing people together with our common ground, the Word of God (Bible). We laughed and talked for a bit until I realized I was going to be late for my meeting and I had one more very important stop. (I was going to go by my daughter and son-in-laws home and give my grandson a big hug and kiss.) Mr. Ray agreed to give his wife a hug for me as she is a powerful woman of God and my life has been so blessed with their friendship for several years now. I had a few days to figure out the needle and thread dilemma anyway. Maybe I’d wear the suit without the buttons being attached as I’m learning not to sweat the small stuff. I decided to journey on.
I believe it was Saturday morning I was walking in the dining hall and there were three ladies sitting at a table. I inquired if any of them had a needle and thread. Oh yes one lady piped up, I’ll go get that for you. She came back with a little red box with a needle and two small bobbins of thread. Can you guess the colors of the thread? Gold and black, the exact colors of my suit. I must admit my heart skipped a beat as I opened the little red box and saw the color of the thread. I thanked her and thanked the Lord and continued to pray Lord order my footsteps.
Well, I have had several divine appointments since The Little Red Box at the Christian Life Center in Frenchville, Maine. Too many to write about this early morning. Today, let’s join our faith for a few things before I end. First, that God himself would help us recognize the divine appointments that He gives us each and every day. That we would boldly share our Faith, and we will trust Him to order our footsteps. Together let’s Declare: We Believe in the Providential Plan of God and Believe His Word that states in Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
We are now a year later and I sit at my table this morning seeking the Lord as I prepare to speak next Saturday in Van Buren, Maine. The powerful woman of God I spoke about earlier, started a monthly meeting in this town. I laugh out loud this morning as I remember my sister in Christ from the ACTS retreat from last year that prayed for me. Guess where she is from? Yes, Van Buren, Maine. I must look her up.
I am always so amazed how God connects people, ministries, etc. for His glory. It’s all about Him and His Kingdom and for His Glory Alone anyways. Amen
Together, let’s journey on. Whether you are Catholic or Protestant let’s agree to seek Him with all we have. Together, let’s believe His Word (Bible).
Blessings to you Beautiful People, Have a Blessed Day. Hmmm, I wonder where I will journey today. Hmmm, where is He leading you?