Usually when we travel to and from CTCA in Zion ILL, the trips are what we could call "uneventful" which is good... no accidents, etc. But the trip home the other day was a bit different. We were not involved in any traffic accidents, although we did see one. We were in stop and go traffic - 5 lanes of traffic - for about an hour until we reached the accident and then the traffic jam was gone... suddenly we were traveling the speed limit (or over it!) and it was as though nothing had happened.
As we were continuing on our trip home, we were passed by a vehicle, a gray or silver SUV with a sticker on the back of it that said..."Jeremiah 29:11". We looked at that and both of us wondered why that scripture reference and why not "John 3:16" or something more familiar.
The scripture was not written out, just the reference so I got my Palm out and found Jeremiah chapter 29 and verse 11 and read what it said. After reading it, we realized that it was the exact verse that was on a plaque that our daughter had given to her dad just before our first visit to CTCA back in April. It reads... "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." It brought tears to my eyes when I realized that it was the very same verse that is on that plaque.
I truly believe that God speaks to us, through people or events and of course from His Word. We had just gotten news that wasn't exactly what we wanted to hear, but there was definitely comfort in those words from God's Word!
What was even more amazing about this was what my daughter, Pam, said to me in an email when I relayed this incident to her. " I remember when I bought that plaque. I got it at Gifts of Joy and I saw it but didn't pick it up. I walked around looking at other stuff and twice was back at that. I felt like I was supposed to get it. Glad I did!!! It was meant for Dad"
I would say that this trip was NOT uneventful!
God is good...please continue to remember us in your prayers! We know that He hears and answers!
That is an amazing story! God is speaking to the two of you and I'm glad you are hearing, or seeing, in this instance. If you had not been stuck in that traffic jam you may have never seen that car go past you. Everything happens for a reason and I truly believe that God sent that car, with that verse on it, so that you would read into that verse. I know Dad keeps that on his dresser and I hope that he reads it every day as he starts his day. God does have a plan for him, and for you, and you should always remember this and keep the faith!!!!
ReplyDeleteMom and Dad - I love you guys and we are praying for you both! I think the positive attitude you guys have is amazing.
ReplyDeleteHe is going to make it out of this.
I usually write books and I'm sorry this is so short. (maybe I should apologize in advance for the books I WILL write here over time!)
Love, Chris