When God Speaks Through Unexpected Appointments: Trusting His Divine Orchestration
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” -Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV)
Trusting God When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
Living the Christian life is not easy. In fact, Jesus tells us it will be hard:
“But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
We are not promised comfort, but we are promised presence. Through every twist and turn, God is faithful to lead and guide us. Even when His ways don’t make sense to us, He calls us to be obedient and trust that His plans are always for our good and His glory.
How God Uses the Unexpected to Speak to Us
God can use anything to get our attention—people, places, Scripture, devotionals, and yes, even medical tests like an echocardiogram. That’s exactly what He did for me.
I wasn’t looking forward to my appointment that day. But my husband and I went anyway, unaware that the timing and circumstances weren’t random. They were divinely orchestrated by the hand of God.
What felt like a routine task turned into a sacred moment. The echocardiogram tech shared something that deeply encouraged me—a story that spoke directly into a prayer I’ve been lifting up to God for over six years.
The Sovereignty of God Leaves No Room for Coincidence
Here’s the truth: there is no such thing as luck, chance, or coincidence in the kingdom of God. His sovereignty extends to every area of our lives, even the ones that feel insignificant or ordinary. He is always at work behind the scenes, aligning divine appointments and orchestrating moments that reveal His presence and faithfulness.
That appointment was not just for my physical heart—it was for my spiritual heart too. It reminded me that God is intimately involved in the details of my life, echoing His love in ways I never expected.
Divine Appointments Over Coincidence
God’s orchestration often looks different from our expectations. But when we choose to trust Him, even in the mundane, we begin to see glimpses of His glory. We realize that what the world calls random is actually purposeful in the hands of a sovereign God.
So the next time something feels “off,” or you find yourself in an unexpected place—pause and pray. Ask God what He might be up to. He wastes nothing and speaks through everything.
A Prayer of Trust in God’s Orchestration
Thank You, LORD, that Your ways and thoughts are higher than ours. Thank You for divine appointments and holy interruptions. May the one reading this lean into You today—trusting that nothing is by luck, coincidence, or happenstance. It is all orchestrated by Your hand, for our good and for Your glory.
Let Scripture Echo God’s Faithfulness to You
Let these Bible verses remind you that God is working all things together for your good, even in the places you least expect:
Ruth 2:3 – God’s providence in Ruth's steps
Romans 8:28 – God works all things together for good
Meet the Author
Sharon Milius
Sharon and her husband, Chad, reside in Durant, Oklahoma. As a devoted homemaker, she cherishes her quiet time with the Lord, spending hours each morning in His Word—a sacred time she fiercely protects. Sharon has a deep desire to write in a way that glorifies the Lord, whether through a book, a Bible study, or both, and she sees this opportunity as a step in that direction.
Beyond writing, Sharon enjoys gardening, walking, helping her husband on the ranch, and spending time with her two beloved Border Collies. She also finds great joy in traveling to visit their adult children, fellowshipping with friends to grow in Christ together, and, of course, savoring a good cup of coffee. A simple pleasure she delights in is hanging laundry on the clothesline on a bright, sunny day.
Sharon is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside Daughter of Delight in bringing glory to God and is excited for the journey ahead.
