At times it looks like God doesn’t answer us and leaves us to our own fate when we need His answer most. I once felt that way as well.
I went for a program in a place far away from home. I was to minister in songs and yes I did minister.
It was awesome. The spirits of many were lifted and the barriers in people’s heart were broken down. Many were totally broken and completely surrendered to God.
It was an evening program and the weather was looking bright and normal.
After the singing and praising, it was time for the word to be preached. There was so much being said to us. God was expressly speaking to us through the Pastor.
Closing prayers were about to be concluded when the weather suddenly changed and it began to rain heavily.
We ignored it thinking that it will soon stop. We finished the prayers and did other needed things but the heavy rain continued.
Those whose houses were close and or umbrellas with them left for home while I and a few persons were stuck.
“Pray and command the rain to stop,” one of them said to me. I just stared at the person and didn’t say anything. I had to pray because I had done something similar before and the night was already catching up with us. I did everything I could think of, but the rain didn’t stop.
At this point, we had to get our things inside a waterproof material and began to journey home under the rain since there was no transport close by.
We all felt bad and bitter. But we learnt later that God used the rain to save many of us who might have been victims from kidnappers that operated that evening.
When we knew about it, we thanked the Lord – fully understanding this scripture;
Romans 8:28
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
I learnt a vital lesson from this experience; that no matter how inconvenient the circumstances you find yourself in might be, God is using it to work out His will!
You might not see it – and you don’t need to, for we walk by faith and not by sight. Thus, all you have to do is keep believing that everything you’re going through – the heavy downpour, the tempestuous storm, will eventually work out God’s glorious plan in your life!
Amen!
KOINONIA ART 