Look For The Lord:

     Soldier of The Cross, when something unexpected happens, look for the Lord immediately.

     Flat tire?  Assume that you should focus on the next person you see.  Pray about the personal ministry at that moment.  The tire is never the issue. 

     Sudden change in plans?  If it can't be fixed, look for the Lord.  Layover in the airport?  Who is sitting near you?

     Are there gaps when the Lord is not in control?

     Years ago I had been speaking in Vancouver and had driven a rental car to Spokane, Washington where I was to catch a flight.  Travels had taken me to several locations in just a few days and I was fatigued.

     All I could think about was getting on the plane and sleeping for hours.  The plane wasn't full, but I was one of the few passengers seated next to someone else.  I remember having the initial thought that the Lord had chosen that person and that there was work to do, but I was so tired, I rationalized my way into silence.

     Twenty minutes into the flight, the pilot announced that there was a door open, placing everyone in jeopardy and he was returning to the airport.  I knew it was not for nothing, and although I can't say "The Lord told me. . ." I knew that I belonged to Him, and that meant there was a responsibility to represent Him. 

     I am not proud of the attitude I had, but I turned to the woman seated next to me and without introduction simply said "Would you like to invite the Lord into your life and be born again?"  Of course, I felt like a fool and expected immediate rejection. 

     She looked at me and said, "Yes.  Can you help me?  My neighbor has been talking to me about this for years and I have just decided it is what I want."

     The woman accepted Christ and we spent the rest of the flight in conversation about Him.

     I learned my lesson.