Divine Appointments

The Aussie's cousin,
The fisherman,
Is in New York City,
Traveling on business
For his ministry.

We brunched at the New Apollo,
Swapping life stories
About God's love for us,
And the events that have set us
Upon the paths we now travel.

There was a moment
When he spoke of having
A divine appointment with me...
When he said that he felt that
I was one of the people
He had to meet while in New York.
As he spoke,
I could feel the thread of my life
Being interwoven with his,
However briefly,
In the rich, mysterious tapestry of
The Triune Godhead.
Yes, Lord, I thought,
You have brought refreshment
To my weary soul
From literally half the world away!

The fisherman reminded me
Of God's grace and love,
And how to move freely within it.
"His mercies are new every morning."
Ha ha, oh yes,
How I know that to be true!

Father,
You have always sent me lights
To illumine my way
When I tread through dark places.
Thank You for sending
The Aussie into my life's work and inner workings,
And the fisherman at this moment
When I need the reassurance of You.
Embolden and strengthen us all
As we walk our divergent paths
Along the roads You have set before us!