Instant Answer to Prayer.
According to my appointment diary, I had this week, among several other appointments each day, an appointment with our new pastor (Jacob) who requested a getting-to-know each other one-on-one conversation. This was scheduled for 1pm. Tuesday. On Thursday at 1pm. I had promised one of my sons that I would be present while an electrician attended his rental property for some maintenance.
Around midday on Monday, I received a phone call from my
son. "I have a problem," he said, "The electrician cannot come
on Thursday, but can come Tuesday. Can you possibly be there 1pm. on
Tuesday?"
I explained that I had an appointment with the pastor but if
I could somehow get his contact details, I would ask him if we could change it.
My son said that he would phone back in a few minutes.
I prayed out loud, "Lord, how can I get Pastor Jacob's
'phone number? Perhaps [another church member] may have it. Amen."
Just as I said Amen, my 'phone rang again and it wasn't my
son's number that appeared on the screen but one that I didn't recognise.
The voice on the 'phone said, "Hi Lionel, Pastor Jacob
here. I am now using a new digital calendar that has the week starting on
Monday rather than Sunday. I have changed it to start the week on Sunday, but
the calendar has moved all my appointments to different days, and as I have
added more appointments, clashes appear. Is it possible for us to meet on
Wednesday or Thursday instead?"
I assured him of my approval of the change and saved his
number to my 'phone contacts list.
A few minutes later when my son rang back, I was able to
share with him God's providence and the instant answer to prayer.
