When Life Interruptions Lead To God Opportunities

​Interruptions can be God's way of getting your attention.

God has placed you where you're at in this very moment for a reason, remember that and trust He is working everything out. God knew your life would come to this and He has a plan for you. ​I would like to share a daily devotional from the book, Our Daily Bread.

​My sister and I were looking forward to our  holiday in Taiwan. We had purchased our plane tickets and booked our hotel room. But 2 weeks before the trip, my sister learned she had to stay at home in Singapore to handle an emergency. We were disappointed that our plans were interrupted.

​​Jesus disciples were accompanying Him on an urgent mission when their trip was interrupted. The daughter of Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, was dying. Time was of the essence, and Jesus was on His way to their home. Then suddenly, Jesus stopped and said, "Who touched My clothes?"

The disciples seemed irritated by this and said, "You see the multitude thronging You, and You say, 'Who touched Me?'" But Jesus saw it as an opportunity to minister to a suffering woman. Her illness had made her ceremonially unclean and unable to participate in community life for 12 years.

While Jesus was talking to this woman, Jairus' daughter died. It was too late - or so it seemed. But the delay allowed Jairus to experience an even deeper knowledge of Jesus and His power - even power over death!

Sometimes our disappointment can be God's appointment.

Disappointment---His appointment
No good thing will He withhold;
From denials oft we gather
​Treasures of His love untold.

The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
​the plans of His heart to all generations.

​Mark 5:21-34

Look for God's purpose in your next interruption.