Day 18: A Divine Appointment

A couple of days ago, I had an encounter of seeing God’s love overflow. It is a memory that I will forever cherish because I was able to see a glimpse of His tenderness being outstretched. I consider it a divine appointment. 

While there were so many things taking place all at the same time, God narrowed down His sight on this one person. I know for a fact that He made himself known.

A Divine Appointment

Without knowing the love of the Father, I would not have acted as I did. Without Him, I would never have been so sensitive to this moment that took place. In fact, I know for certain it would have easily passed me by. I thank God He gave me the privilege to see His work.

So what happened?

As I stood out on the sidewalk of Santa Teresa, a young woman came out of the clinic and looked around. She saw that the person that had dropped her off was not there. She proceeded to sit in the shaded part of the building and leaned her head against the glass window. 

As I looked at her, I thought, “that is God’s beautiful daughter whom He loves so much, and she feels alone.”

I felt this deep love toward her, mixed with sorrow and a longing for her to know that she was not alone and was very much loved. Looking back now, I can see how a divine appointment like this was designed by God. Without thinking, I quickly went to get a water bottle and a snack. Then as I went back to where she was sitting, I saw the security guard telling her that she could not stay there. 

I saw her get up and begin to walk farther away from the clinic, and again I felt this overwhelming love for her and longing to tell her she was wanted. Into my mind came the words, “the place in which you went to seek for help no longer is concerned for you, but I want you. I want everything.” 

A Divine Intervention

Without thinking twice, I stepped a lot closer than I was supposed to and the guard yelled to get back, but everything became background noise and I saw only her. 

I needed to get to her. 

That was the feeling I felt in my heart. The amazing thing was that this time, she didn’t ignore that I was there like she did before when I was offering a brochure. She too must have been drawn by such a divine appointment as this. She simply walked toward me and took the bottle I had outstretched to her. As I started a conversation and gave her all the information I had, we both began walking to the shade of the trees. 

I asked if she was okay, and she shared everything. All I did was listen. 

At the end, I asked her if I could have her number. As we exchanged contact information, the truck that dropped her off arrived at the curb. But before she left, I asked her if I could give her a hug, and when I did, I held her. I prayed that she would feel the love God has for her and I believed she did.

All I knew was that this moment was a God moment. A divine appointment. I believe in my heart that it was Jesus meeting her at the well. I pray that you also feel His heart as you stand outside and pray. I have come to find that the greatest impact happens when we allow God to use us as vessels for His love to reach someone that needs it.