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Verse:Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying,“This is the way; walk in it.” —Isaiah 30:21, NIV
One Sabbath morning in spring, I awoke early to find sunshine streaming through my window. This was a pleasant change after several days of rain.
On this particular Sabbath, I was scheduled to sing at church. While I was having my morning devotions, however, I had a sudden and distinct impression that I needed to get into my car and drive to a nearby town in the opposite direction of the church. This doesn’t make any sense at all, I thought. Why should I go for a drive in the country now, when I need to be getting ready to go to church? But even after I ate breakfast, the impression would not go away. Finally, I decided to just go ahead and make the drive because it really was a beautiful day. As I drove toward a smaller town nearby, I saw a car parked by the side of the road. When I passed the car, I noticed two ladies getting out of it, so I pulled over and asked, “Do you ladies need any help?” “Yes!” they replied. “Our car broke down last night. It was so late we decided to sleep in the car and then try to find help in the morning. We’ve been praying that God would keep us safe and show us how to get help.” “Listen,” I said, “I know of a gas station with a mechanic in the town where I live. May I take you there?” The ladies gladly got into my car.
I drove them to the gas station. Soon the mechanic was able to tow their car to his shop and start working on it. I explained to the ladies that I needed to go to my church to present special music for the worship service.
They understood. By the time I told them good-bye, I had already missed part of the Sabbath School program. After I sang for the church service, I returned to the gas station to check on my new acquaintances.
The mechanic had just finished repairing their car.
They were extremely grateful that I had stopped to help them and profusely thanked me. I responded, “It was God who answered your prayers for help.
I am just pleased that He used me to be a blessing in your time of need.” Dear Lord, help us always to follow through on Your divine impressions.
Christa White Schiffbauer