As you may well know, there are many incidents that happen to us throughout our lives, even everyday; some good, some we think not so good. From them we may not see God in everyone, but sometimes He will make His presence so obvious, we can’t help be see Him. Here’s an incident I recently witnessed that might encourage your heart to know that God is always there, whether we see Him or not.

I was with a friend who, after returning to her car, it wouldn’t start up. She then called her roadside service. While waiting for their arrival, several people stopped by to lend a helping hand, as I also was attempting to do. All in good faith, one said, “That battery is dead.” He said this because my friend made known she’s had the battery for some time now.

Just saying (all glory to God), my friend and I began praying against the proclaimed dead state of the battery! Shortly after, another friend stopped by and used her portable battery charger to help start the car. Praise God, the battery started up! But that’s not the end of the story! My friend thought she should still wait for her roadside service since they were already en route.

On their arrival the initial examination was the car did need a new battery. But as the car kept running without the portable charger attached, and now continuing to run without the roadside serviceman’s charger attached, he said something to the effect of… “This battery is not dead, it’s alive.” Just saying, hearing those words, I immediately thought of Jesus, our Risen Lord! There is nothing impossible with Him! He’s very much alive to intervene in our lives.

Thankful, my friend did not need another battery at this time after all. After thanking the serviceman for his prompt arrival and examination, we asked what was his name. He said, Emmanuel! Well now, all who know Christ as their personal Savior, do know something about the meaning of that name, don’t we! “God is with us!”

After following my friend home, a song came over my car radio repeating these words, “How Can You Not See God!” I tell you, I thanked God for being with my friend in that incident and seeing her safely home. I pray you recognize His presence today. Be assured, He is always with us. Hallelujah!

“Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” Isaiah 41:10

Please pray with me: Dear Lord, I will keep on thanking you for your presence and intervention in my life, in Jesus name, amen.

May the blessings of the Lord be with you always!

By Hertistine Washington / keeponthanking.com