S) "26 But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip saying, 'Get up and go south to the road that descends from Jerusalem to Gaza.' (This is a desert road.) 27 So he got up and went; and there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure; and he had come to Jerusalem to worship, 28 and he was returning and sitting in his chariot, and was reading the prophet Isaiah. 29 Then the Spirit said to Philip, 'Go up and join this chariot.'"
Acts 8:26-29 (NASB)
O) This is my favorite biblical story of a divine appointment. God absolutely sets up encounters for us to meet new people and share the gospel with them. It is specific in time and place and, maybe most especially, purpose. In this case, it's also notable that Philip's instruction started by an angel of the Lord, but then was continued by the Holy Spirit.
A) I do not always do a good job being purposeful with my encounters with people. I usually rationalize it away, but I think this is a good reminder of the purpose God puts into my encounters. I don't think every meeting with any person is a divine encounter, but if this is at the forefront of my mind, and I am praying throughout the day asking God for direction, then maybe I'll start looking for those divine appointments more often. Certainly, if I am approaching someone with the expectation that God has set up that meeting, I will be encouraged a lot more to be bold with the gospel. I have seen time and time again, that when I am actually called to share the gospel, it's with someone who is ready to hear it.
P) Father, let me be prayerful throughout my day, to seek these encounters. Make me more and more sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and even send an angel, to speak to me and draw me into these divine appointments with people. I want to share the gospel, especially when a person needs to hear it, with Your perfect timing. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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