You Might Not Believe This

October 25, 2014/CathyChung/

Topics to Dig Into

Who is He?

What is God like? Who is this man Jesus? How can we understand the Holy Spirit?

The Visible God

God is present and active in our lives, often working through people and ‘coincidences’. Thank and praise Him!

Making it Practical

Following Jesus in today’s world can be challenging. But living according to Jesus’ teaching is incredibly worthwhile. Call it life-changing.

He Knows You

God’s love is unconditional. He knows our hearts and continually invites us into relationship.

Ah-Ha!

Learning about the culture and language of Bible times can reveal new meaning in familiar scriptures. Let’s call them ah-ha moments.

Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like
eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:30-31 (NLT)

You might not believe this.

Longtime readers of this blog know I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe God is constantly guiding our steps with God-incidences. Sometimes it’s an opportunity. Sometimes it’s timely love and care. Sometimes it’s a message. He can’t force us to recognize His hand in our lives, but He never stops working.

For example…

I began writing this post last night, sharing a God-incidence from last weekend’s writers’ retreat. It was about a very timely, very intentional hug when I didn’t even realize I desperately needed one. I left the unfinished story to drive my son home from gym.

While I waited in the car, I longed for doggie love. (Longtime readers also know how much I love dogs! Other people’s dogs, that is. Like grandchildren. I want to love ‘em and give ‘em back.) I know that one gym family brings their poodle puppy to gym pick up and that I could hold him if I went inside, but I was sleepy, feeling down and didn’t want to talk to anyone.

This morning, as I resumed my God-incidence post, God sent two more.

The first was a sweet, encouraging note from the ex-wife of a second cousin who I hear from perhaps once a year. The second was a text from a friend asking if I could feed and water her very lovable dog this afternoon. My friend has never asked before and confessed that she felt that she might be imposing on me beyond the terms of our friendship.

Tell me that’s not God!

He lifts me up on wings of eagles. He gives me strength when I grow weary. Praise God!

Do you have a God-incidence to share?

I’ve written about Isaiah 40:31 several times. God must think I need it. Check out how God spoke through this verse in 2013, 2015, and 2020!

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1 Comments

Wendy Kohman on October 27, 2014 at 1:44 PM

So kind of the Lord to meet you in a very small, personal way. The picture makes me want to cry. 🙂

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Psalm 119:105

Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.

Ephesians 3:17 (NLT)

I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.

John 15:5 (NLT)

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.