When giving our day to God, we will from time-to-time experience that he creates divine meetings. Lately, I have had many such incidents while traveling, writes the author of this article. Photo: Adobdestock

The Bible has many stories about people who seemingly meet randomly. When we look closer at things, we do however see God’s finger behind the encounter. It is like God brought the people together without them knowing it. Are you ready to experience the same thing?

At Tent’s GO Equipped courses participants are asked to commit to starting their days with God. Some of us are morning people and spend time in the Bible and in prayers in the mornings. Others like to sleep in and must hurry more before they head out to work or other duties. No matter your preference, you can always start your day with God, give it to him and ask him for help to meet the people around you in the way he wants you to meet them.  

When giving our day to God, we will from time-to-time experience that he creates divine meetings. Lately, I have had many such incidents while traveling. One was on a recent overnight flight. The airline I flew with changed my seat after checking in. Instead of getting an aisle seat, which is my preference, I got a middle seat in the window section. Even if I always pray for God to organize divine meetings as I travel, I did not see his hand behind this. Instead, I got upset, started complaining and felt sorry for myself. 

The following morning, I began talking with the person sitting next to me. Like me, he was on his way back to Europe from assignments in East Africa. We had not been to the same nation. During our conversation we still found out that we have common friends among the East-Africans. This sparked a long and deep talk where he shared about his background. He explained that he comes from a Christian family, but that he has left the faith in Jesus that he grew up with. I also got to share about my life and faith. 

I do not know how our talk impacted him. I do however firmly believe that the meeting was organized by the Holy Spirit for a purpose. Over the years, I have learned that I can “trustfully” leave the outcome of such divine appointments with Him.

Leaving the aircraft, I rejoiced that God had changed my seat even if he knew that I would grumble. Hopefully, I will recognize the act of his hand in a better way next time.

Do you have stories about how God had led you in contact with people as you work or travel? Feel free to share your experiences through the contact form that you find under the Contact Us menu.

By Steinar Opheim