As I neared the end of a recent road trip, I found myself driving a long, straight country road.  The sun shone brightly through the windshield, and bathed by face in its relaxing glow.  Serene farm scenes surrounded me, and the grass on the side of the highway waved lazily with the subtle breeze.  I met few cars, and my mind drifted away from the mechanics of driving while my motor skills shifted to autopilot.  Suddenly, all of the serenity was replaced with a start as my heart raced and every muscle stiffened.  I had fallen asleep, and the gravel on the side of the road alerted me to danger as my car drifted.

Keenly aware of the disaster that had been barely avoided, I prayed, thanking God.  Was it because of His watchful eye that my children still have a father?  Did His providence help me avoid a fiery end?  I cannot say for certain, but I believe that He was watching out for me.

How often in this life has God intervened for our benefit?  Is the promise of Philippians 4:14 (that He works all things together for our good) only applicable on rare occasions, or does God work in our lives daily?  If we look back and catalog the close encounters, near disasters, and bad choices that turn out for good, it would be more than reasonable to see God’s ever-present hand in our daily lives. 

What a blessing to know that we have an unseen advocate, always working for our good!

“Deliver me in Your righteousness, and cause me to escape; Incline Your ear to me, and save me.” (Psalm 71:2, NKJV)

Kerry