GOD’S BREAKDOWNS! And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 A retired pastor and his wife were traveling on a remote highway in Nevada. Without warning their car sputtered and they came to a stop on a gravel pullout. Immediately the pastor took his wife’s hand and prayed that they would be alert to how God might want to use this incident for His purposes. Just as he ended his prayer there was the sound of crunching gravel. A car had stopped behind them. (It could easily have been a prolonged wait for assistance.) The “Good Samaritan” took them into the only town for miles around. He introduced them to the owner of the only garage/service station in town. The man said he would tow the car in and see if he could locate the problem. The garage owner’s wife entertained the pastor’s wife while the repair work was being done and, in the process, she gave her heart to the Lord. The pastor also led the shop owner to the Lord and learned that the couple were having such marital conflicts that they were ready to seek a divorce. They tearfully renewed their vows and promised to bring the Lord into their marriage! One broken car! One fractured marriage! Two sinners who needed a Savior! In one day God used the broken car and a yielded couple to minister in a mighty way for God’s kingdom here on earth. Wow! How can God use you? Are you making yourself available at all times and looking for His breakdowns to lead you to minister to others? Blessings dear hearts. Used with Permission
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