Experience of Christ: In Official Matter

Last month, just before I left for the ministry literature journey, I had applied for the renewal of my USA visa. After the journey, when I went to collect my passport, I was informed to appear for an interview. I was hoping that interview waiver should apply. However, I was given the liberty to appear for interview anytime I wish during the working hours of the USA embassy in Delhi within a period of one year. I was wondering when I should appear as I had many works to attend too. 

In considering the matter, I realised that I also should bring this matter to fellowship with my coordinating brother though I had already fellowshipped with the brothers in the USA as I needed their approval and also a USA contact address. The brothers approved and advised me to go for renewal and my brother also did the same, even to do it as soon as possible. 

While I was praying for this matter one night, the Lord specifically told me to appear for an interview on Monday the 23rd of February. Later, I realised that this was exactly one month before my existing visa would expire. So, I went to the embassy.

Though I had the plan to complete my interview at the earliest possible so that I could still join the brothers' prayer in the morning at 9 AM and truth pursuing at 9:30 AM. The Lord had a better plan. Despite reaching the consulate office well on time, I was delayed in two matters. I had to join a queue for depositing my mobile phone which I could have done had I known that it needed to be done. I had to leave a queue to join another queue and then come back to the same queue. At least thirty minutes was wasted on extra queuing. Later, after waiting at four differnt queues for different kinds of security checks and crowd management, I was directed to go to Counter 14. But I did not know I could go straight as there was another long queue. So, I waited for another thirty minutes. But, when I enquired further to the security personel, I was informed that I need not stand on the queue as I was alloted a designated counter for my visa renewal. Then, I appeared for the interview and answered a couple of questions the officer in charge asked me. Then, he confirmed that my USA was approved and I submitted my passport for visa stamping. 

When I came out, I already missed the brothers' prayer and also the truth pursuing. Actually, it did not happen as I usually was the one who initiated the calls. Then, on my way back before I could join another official fellowship at 11 AM, I listened to the first half of the recent ICS conference message two, which I missed out as I needed to drop my son for his exam. When I finished listening to the message, I could start the next official meeting exactly at 11 AM even while still in a car on my way back.

This was one such step by step experience of contacting and fellowshipping with the Lord in practical matter that concerns me. 

God cares for all that concerns us! No matter what plan human has, God always has the best plan. He is so good at just being God.

Casting all your anxiety on Him because it matters to Him concerning you. (1 Peter 5:7, RecVer)