“We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.” (Prov. 16:9 NLT)

 God, who is the creator of everyone, has the ability to direct everyone, whether they are aware of His directing them or not. For example, in the Old Testament, we read about Cyrus, who was God’s servant, even though he didn’t know God and wasn’t aware that God knew him (Isa. 45:4). God also directed the people all around Cyrus to accomplish many things He wanted done.

God still directs people today!

When you pray about things, you never know who He may be putting in your path as help. So, be alert!

Those interesting encounters

There are many instances in my life where people “just happened” to be in the exact place at exactly the right time they needed to be to help me dramatically. Such as when I met Jean Dawkins at a bar in Alaska when I had stopped there on my way to commit suicide. He talked me out of it, gave me the help I needed, and he brought me with his family to Washington State, where I eventually met Christ. Looking back over the situation, I had encountered several people who affected my direction that day. If any one of them hadn’t been in their exact place, I would have never gotten to where I needed to be in order to get me to where I am now. Looking back, I can clearly see that God’s hand was at work in so many people’s lives back then, even though I’m sure none of them knew it. The fact is, God connects people together in order to perform His purposes. Years later, I found out that a Sunday school teacher of mine, Mrs. Willa McGrew, had been praying for me every day for years! I had only attended her church a few times because the church’s Sunday school bus had come through my neighborhood and invited the children. I’m sure her fervent prayers for me had moved God to arrange for so many things to be in place for me. (James 5:16)

God has put some people in your life to assist you in fulfilling your destiny. Even if they don’t know you well, or maybe not at all, they might introduce you to someone or make a good impression on someone you need to connect with. They might have knowledge or guidance that will help you advance in life.  

“I will lead the blind by a way they do not know, In paths they do not know I will guide them.” (Isa. 42:16)

God organizes divine appointments

The folks who show up for divine appointments are frequently unexpected. In actuality, they often appear in unexpected places—a woman in the grocery store, an intern at work, or someone who might seem to have less clout. But God is able to inspire everyone.

Everyone can be a connection that God uses

We ought to always be willing to accept help from others. Every person we come into contact with deserves to be treated with respect, honor, and dignity. You can never predict who God will use in your life. Therefore, be welcoming, friendly, and loving so that He can use you to open doors for His heavenly appointments.

Therefore

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Rom. 8:28 ESV)