He Will Order Our Steps

My steps have held fast to thy paths, my feet have not slipped. I have called upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O God: Incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech. —Psalm 17:5, 6, ASV

One summer, while visiting my brother in London, England, I spent a lovely day sightseeing with a friend. When I went to meet up with my friend, my nephew took me to the bus stop—I insisted on finding my way alone—and gave me detailed instructions on how to catch the number 3 bus to the Crystal Palace station. Once I arrived, I found my next bus and had a lovely ride to the Bromley train station, where my friend waited for me.

Time flew by, and before I knew it, the time was already half past seven.

I felt anxious to get back to my brother’s place before dark.

But my friend, God bless her, insisted on fixing dinner for us at her apartment.

All my pleading at the lateness of the hour fell on deaf ears.

So I relented and agreed to stay for dinner.

I watched the clock, praying she would hurry.

We finally ate around eight thirty.

Then, she wanted us to look at the photos we had taken.

Finally, at nine o’clock, with the sun about to set, I headed for the door and said, “I have to leave now!” She hurried behind me to show me where to find the bus stop, where I caught the number 410 bus. She gave me detailed instructions on how to find the number 3 bus I needed to transfer to at Crystal Palace. By now, it was dark, and I was worried.

I prayed and told the Lord I was depending on Him to take me home.

Everyone got off the bus at Crystal Palace.

Now what? In the crowd, I noticed a lady and felt impressed to speak with her. It turned out she was also catching the 3 bus and would be passing by my street! Soon we were walking toward my brother’s home. I found out she had recently had surgery and now faced some challenges. I took her hand and said, “Sister, let us pray.” Right there on the sidewalk, I shared the love of Jesus with her and prayed. This angel, whom the Lord sent, walked with me to the front door and made sure I was OK! How I gave glory to my heavenly Father for answering the heartfelt prayers of His children. He took me safely home, and He allowed me to pray with my new friend. I promised to keep praying for her—and I still do, every day.

My sisters, God’s love for us is real!

Jannett Maurine Myrie