Devine Appointments: Don’t Miss Them

Devine Appointments: Don’t Miss Them…

It’s a common human experience to miss an important appointment, whether due to oversleeping, distraction, or simply putting it off. We’ve all been there. This powerful reflection draws a parallel between those missed earthly appointments and the divine appointments God sets for us daily.

The core message is that God has a specific call for each of us every day—a perfect will, a mission, an opportunity for joy, victory, and breakthrough. Yet, like those in the Gospel accounts who missed their encounters with Jesus due to worldly pursuits or procrastination, we too often let these divine appointments go unmet. We get caught up in distractions, or we tell God, “Not now, later.”

This isn’t just about avoiding spiritual “lateness”; it’s about recognizing the profound blessings that await us when we answer God’s call and align with His will. These aren’t just abstract concepts; they are tangible experiences of blessing available to us each day.

The passage from Micah 6:8, “To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God,” isn’t merely a suggestion; it’s a profound blueprint for living. This verse encapsulates the very essence of God’s daily appointment with us.
* Acting justly means living with integrity and fairness in all our interactions, reflecting God’s character in the world.
* Loving mercy speaks to our compassion and forgiveness towards others, mirroring the boundless mercy we’ve received.
* Walking humbly with God signifies a continuous, intimate relationship where we acknowledge His sovereignty and rely on His guidance.

These are not separate tasks but intertwined facets of a life lived in communion with the Divine. When we consciously strive for these, we are, in essence, keeping our appointment with God’s perfect will for us. The blessings—joy, victory, breakthrough—are not rewards for perfect adherence, but natural outcomes of a life lived in alignment with our Creator’s loving design.

Heavenly Father, We confess that often we get caught up in the noise and demands of this world, missing the quiet whispers of Your daily call. Forgive us for our distractions, our procrastination, and for prioritizing other pursuits over Your perfect will for our lives. Open our eyes and hearts to the divine appointments You have set for us today—appointments with joy, with victory, and with breakthrough. Help us to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with You, not just as a duty, but as a joyful response to Your boundless love. Grant us the courage to answer Your call without delay, so that we may fully receive the blessings You have prepared. Amen.

The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but life without a purpose.

This powerfully resonates with the idea of missed appointments. To miss God’s daily call, His purpose for us, is to live a life potentially devoid of the profound meaning and blessings He intends. It underscores the urgency and importance of answering that call today, ensuring we don’t let our most significant appointments go unmet.

What do you feel might be one area in your life where you might be missing a divine appointment?

Walk daily with God at your side

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼