–I took plans for a project to the place to get permission. The answer was “NO! you need better plans!”

–Home for a revision; next week went again. Rejected again!

–Then the  third, fourth and fifth attempts also were rejected. Final comment: “You have to have an engineer draw up your plans.”

–OK,  found an engineer. In the process of working with him, he accepted the Lord! Then  he did the work for free!

–Took the plans to  the proper office; again rejected! Directive: “Need more detail, and go see the fire marshal first!”

What in the world was going on? Well, it was obvious God was up to something: either I should drop the plans or look for what else He’s doing.

–Reworked the plans. Fire Marshal accepted them, and the other official too! But then added another step for  me!

–Next day went to the next office where my application was accepted.

Then on the way home, decided to stop at a restaurant for a presentation we’d been invited to but missed it the day before.

Just as we came to the door, there were two high school friends I hadn’t seen in a long time!

Because we arrived at the same time, we got to sit together and had a great time sharing, including spiritual things.

So what was going on? The Lord was orchestrating things so the engineer could come to the Lord;

and I could share further spiritual truth with my high school friends! He has a plan in the most

convoluted happenings; if we trust Him, eventually we will see the goodness and Mercy of the Lord following us (Psalm 23)!

And our faith will be strengthened, ready for the next challenge.