If you wonder if God still performs miracles or not, then check out my devotional today, Supernatural-Strength. It’s all about my rondevu with Beth Moore.
I’m not sure why it’s so exciting to meet a famous person, a role-model or a super-hero, but it’s up there with winning the lottery. When it comes to these things, we understand it’s possible but not likely. So when it happens, it simply knocks our socks off!
Just between you and me, I think God shows off every now and then just for that reason—to sit back and watch the look of amazement on our faces. I’m sure He gets a kick out us acting like a fool as we hoop and howler and jump all around!
That day, as I sat by Beth on the plane, I tried to stay calm and composed as if I had proper training on manners. You know us Southern girls are brought up that way. What I really wanted to do was sit in her lap and tell her how much her bible studies have change my life. And not just my life, but my family’s life too! But I was dignified, y’all. So was Beth.
She was more than nice. She was gracious, interested, genuine, pure, and down to earth. Talking with Beth was like talking to my best friend. Sure, we know her from her stories, but I think even if we didn’t she would come across that way. Even as we soared high above the clouds, she made sure we were on equal ground. No wonder God has entrusted her with much responsibility. He knew Beth would remain humble and pliable. I love that about her.
What I love about God is the way He makes Himself known to me. I was ready to throw in my ministry towel. I had had it. I was tired and weary—not sure if I could go on and not certain if I wanted to. I guess I was questioning the whole thing. I don’t remember if I asked for a sign or not, but God sure provided one. As I looked at Beth sitting beside me, I was convicted by my own doubt. I remember thinking something like, If God can supply enough grace and strength for Beth to handle what He’s called her to, than certainly His grace is sufficient for me.
It is more than sufficient. One way God provides us and others is through prayer. Now, when I pray for strength I’m mindful of Beth and pray for her too.
Sometimes I think I fail at praying. I don’t expect the unexpected. Why, I don’t know. We serve a BIG God! With Him NOTHING is impossible! If that’s true, and it is, then shouldn’t you and I pray bigger prayers, dream bigger dreams, think bigger thoughts, and expect the unexpected?
Yes, we should!
What do you need of today? Pray about it and then expect God to hear and respond with the unexpected. Whatever happens next is His answer. You may not sit next to Beth Moore on a plane; or you may, but perhaps that job will come through. Maybe this month you’ll conceive. Could it be that your offer goes through on that house? Maybe it will come from the lips of your child saying, “I love you.” When these things happen, rejoice and know that—with God—nothing is impossible!
Jan Greene says
hi miss micca… thank you for this very inspiring message… it's just what i need today. thank you so much… the Lord really is unexpected… and with Him, everything is possible… 🙂 ~~
— Najiram Lee
Kandyss says
Hi, Micca! Oh how I seem to have grown weary! My schedule is 40 hours per week plus part-time graduate school in the evenings an hour away plus a new ministry and husband of not even a year. There has not really been a day of relaxation or even sleeping in. On top of that, since I haven't been exercising or eating right, I have gained weight.
A lot, but as you said, we serve a BIG GOD! Although it has been a struggle, I know that GOD can make a way! Thank you for sharing how GOD has provided inspiration in your life!
Jan Greene says
right!!! God will surely make a way for you Kandyss… God can do everything, just pray, God will surely answer… Psalm 119:28, "My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!" … will be praying for you… 🙂 stay blessed… ~~
Michelle says
Micca, thank you for a smile-inducing devotional today. I was struggling this morning with the job God has given me to be a faithful daughter to my difficult elderly father, and your writing gives me encouragement. Have a blessed day.
Michelle
Amy Carroll says
Micca,
It was so sweet to read your account and know that God answered my similar prayer in a small way just yesterday.
I am working in a job that I have not been loving. I was talking to a friend about it, and she told me that I needed to pray for JOY in my job. (I had just been trying not to complain!) So I did all the way to work yesterday.
It was truly the first day that I experienced joy as I worked. God is so faithful. Now if Beth could just come to school to be a guest speaker!
Big hug,
Amy
Jen Wells says
Thank you so much, Micca, for posting this. I read your devotional as well and was blessed!
Sheena says
I needed this post too micca and the reminder to pray and expect God to answer them. Thank you for being obedient in writing this post and blessing many.
I am more geared up just to pray now and expect God to work on my behalf.
In the grip of His grace
Sheena
MercyM says
Hie,
I needed this message today, I have been feeling so discouraged with what I do, no strength, no inspiration whatsoever…I guess I neglected to tell God about it. I have now and am waiting to see what He will do. Thank you
B His Girl says
I stamped almost those same words yesterday on a box I mailed. Nothing with God is Impossible I probably stamped it 20 times. Who knows how God will use that traveling box in the postal systtem! It has a message on the inside and outside. It reminds me of us.
God does gives us what we need to keep going and sometimes MOORE. Tuesday I wrote about something the 'Big B'/LPM did for me in a post called Flying Lessons. I think you were flying with her also. I think the Lord is connecting us in flight for MORE/MOORE. Check it out if you can. Blessing from the little B
Kela says
This post blessed my heart. Who says that God doesn't "show out"?! I love it when God winks at me and says, "This one is just for you daughter." Thank you for sharing! 🙂
The Calm of His Presence says
Thank you so much for your devotion & post!
God's Grace is Sufficient! Isn't it amazing how God knows JUST what we need before we know it! Praise God! I was reminded of that earlier this week. And He continues to show me that with your post.
Molly says
Oh, yes I have been the recipient of some of those WOW God moments. He knows exactly when a message of love shouted from Him is just what I need. It is much more difficult to see Him in the times between but, just like everything else in this faith walk, I am learning to be more observant and open to see & experience the many God moments of every day.
Thanks, Micca, for sharing your WOW moment!
mfleeman says
Thanks for the encouragement! Everytime I am in the Houston airport – I say "I wonder if I'll run into Beth Moore?" How funny – you did – just when you needed it! God is so Good and so full of sweet surprises!
KELLY W says
Thank you Micca……I too am like Amy, can't find the JOY in my job of 25+ years. I want a change and I know God has a plan for me, and it will come in HIS time. This is a devotion I'll keep and re-read when I start another pity party for myself! Thank you! Kelly
Eagles Wings says
Micaa,
That is so cool, I love when God does those kind of things…
It kinda reminds me of Dennis Jernigan's interpretation of Zeph. 3:17 I have posted here-
http://eagleswings98.blogspot.com/2009/10/it-is-such-awesome-interpretaion-of.html
debbie says
Hi Micca,
Thanks for the encouragement today.
Also, thanks for the reminder to ask the Lord. Sometimes we think we already know the answer, so we don't pray about it, but it never hurts to talk to the Lord about anything.
Have a blessed day!
Chris says
This is only my third time to enter a blog. I have truly enjoyed reading beyond the P31 daily reading and sensing special connection to other women out there.
I loved your story Micca, it made me aware of a friend I called to talk to, why? Because she inspires me in many ways. God did come forth encouraging me to call her. Thanks for the awareness.
Amy Carroll, I loved your thoughts to pray for "Joy" in my job. Its challenging working with a melancholy, I need all the help I can get. New hope!!
Eagles Wings says
No way that is too cool – God gave you that verse through that time of loss.
God used that verse for me when my hubby was laid off from his job last year and I didn't know what we were going to do. We have four boys then under the age of 5. now under 6 🙂 But God provided and has provided for the last 14 months. Our pastor stood up one Sunday morning to read scripture and he says (you guessed it) Turn to Zeph 3:17.
I'll have to check out youtube too!
Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings
Eagles Wings says
Okay I watched YouTube..tears streaming down my face! God is so cool! Love the verse! I was thinking today don't know what we are going to do…hubby only had 22 hours in at work this week – but we really need full time!
And then you share about Zeph 3:17 on YouTube – how awesome is that!
GOD CARES!!!!
Oh Dear says
This was just so cool! You know people post on FB about their seeing famous people…I truly would not have a clue who was famous or not but Beth Moore has mentored me (even though she does not know I exist.) We can even chart our family growth through her studies. I get pregnant every other study I do of her's. <3
Kt says
Thank you so much for your devotional and post, I needed to be reminded how awesome our God is. (Especially on tough days!)
What a treat to have met Beth Moore ~ LOVE IT!
Lynn says
Amazing the way God orchestrates these coincidences. God keeps reasurring me, yes this is the dream I want you to trust me to pursue. When the courage is there and the fear is fading, I know it's Him leading the way.
Jeanies Heavenly Treasures says
Micca,
I totally agree with you, when we pray get ready because He may show us right away the answer. We best be quiet enough to hear him!
That is way cool that you got to meet Beth Moore. That was God ordained! You know what though, I bet she thought you are mighty special too!
Blessings,
Jeanie
Paula (SweetPea) says
I read your devo just today as I was going through my email. What an awesome devo and story…and testimony to God, His love, His power, His blessing, His intervention. I forwarded to many friends. This is what I said on my email as I forwarded it to several ladies:
"This is very touching, very true, and worthy of passing along to others. Praying that I will always have the courage and strength to give up my front-row seat only to found an even bigger blessing. God asks us to let go of the good so He can give of the better. He asks us to give up the better, so He can give us the best. It's a matter of trust. It's hard to give up what we think is good or better, without trust knowing He will provide the better and the best but only upon release of our current."
Love the picture of you and Beth and you have matching lipstick. A lipstick-makeup-wearing-gal notices this very important things. As I looked at the picture and read your words here, I thought of how we can excited and honored to meet someone famous. Then, I began to wonder how does it feel to the famous person. I mean I'm sure Beth feels like just an ordinary "normal" lady much how we feel about ourself. Does it feel odd for so many people to get excited over meeting her. Just pondering out loud of it would feel as Beth or Lysa or YOU or anyone of such popularity. Just very neat and humbling.
Thanks for sharing. You touched my heart for sure.
Kari says
I work at a hunting lodge and we have some "famous" guests now and then. One day I overheard one of the other workers visiting on the phone saying "No way, that is better than having the VP come." So, my mind was running ahead trying to figure out who could be coming that could top our visit from Vice President Dick Cheney. Immediately I thought it had to be Beth Moore. She hung up and informed us it was a retired football player – disappointed I tell you!! But, just a few weeks later we had the visitor that topped them all. Beth Moore and her husband stopped through on their way through the state to visit some friends that were there. At first I was scared to meet her thinking maybe she will disappoint me, but like you said, she is genuine through and through. She left her table of visiting to come spend time with the kitchen staff that was standing there staring at her and watching her every bite 🙂 She was great!!!!
plcm says
Thank you – we are still struggling with a church family tragedy – multiple murder-suicide – with continued media coverage some two and a half months later – your message reminds me that our God has so many plans that we cannot beging to understand and that he is a loving God – we just have to be ready to see and listen!
Rhodema A. Cargill says
Loved your post. One time I attended a conference at Focus on the Family and Dr. Dobson happened to sit in the empty chair behind me. No problem — except I had my 8 month old daughter and I was trying to keep her quiet during the session. Talk about pressure!!
He was very gracious and appreciated the humor in my situation.