I was on my way to work recently for a stressful job interview, but I
decided to take a different route so that I could see when the golf
course might be opening. As I drove past the course and down the hill,
my eye fell upon three mailboxes all lined along the road waiting for
the mailman to deliver to them. I could see, however, that the mailman
would no longer be delivering, as the homes on this land were gone. A
sign said that the large earthmovers there were preparing the land for
new homes.
As I glanced back, my eyes were fixed not on the large
earthmovers, but on the three mailboxes lined up in a row. The drive to
work was a sombre trip for me, and I could not help but think about the
homes and the lives of the people who had once lived in those homes.
Then, moving towards this Easter season, the three mailboxes, so
perfectly lined along the road, became riveting for me as a very visual
reminder of the three rugged crosses on Calvary's hill, and the One who
lived and died for us.
I know that it was the Lord's prompting
for me to drive that direction that day, even though I thought that it
was for another reason. The Lord wanted to draw me closer to Him this
day, as I was getting stressed about my job interview, and my focus was
on what I was going to say and how I was going to say it. The Lord
wanted me to lay it down and to trust in Him for the interview. The rest
of the drive became a time of praise and worship to Him.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, it is with heartfelt gratitude that we come to You and lay it
all down at the foot of the cross. Lord, thank You for the everyday
events through which You show Yourself to us. In Jesus' name, we pray.
Amen.
Julie Bowles
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Thanks to
Daily Presbyterian
Three Mailboxes
Today's Bible Verse:
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and
perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the
cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne
of God." (Hebrews 12:2 NIV)
Three Mailboxes
Announcement:
Would you like to make a difference in the world? Why
not join the Answers2Prayer team? We have many volunteer positions
available. By joining in, you can help in carrying out the Great
Commission: "Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All
authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and
make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the
very end of the age.'" (Matt 28:18-20 NIV)
The time is right and we are in need of
many laborers: "The harvest is plentiful but the workers
are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers
into his harvest field." (Matt 9:37-38 NIV)
If compelled by God, let us
know by sending us an email.
- This mailing list is a public mailing list - anyone may join or leave, at any time.
-
This mailing list is announce-only.
This newsletter is dedicated to bringing people closer to the Lord through thought-provoking inspirational stories. It is published every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Privacy Policy:
Our Privacy policy
We will never share, sell, or rent your individual personal information and email address with anyone without your advance permission or unless ordered by a court of law.
How can you stop receiving our newsletters?
Each newsletter sent contains an easy, automated way for you to cease receiving our newsletter. If you wish to do this, simply follow the instructions at the end of any newsletter.
If you have received unwanted, unsolicited email sent via this system or purporting to be sent via this system, please forward a copy of that email with your comments to webmaster@answers2prayer.org for review.