In may seem sometimes that events in our lives are rather random, we think “I was at the right place at the right time,” or possibly “the wrong place at the wrong time.” But for Christians, it is clear that this is not the case. God is continuously working either in us, on us, or through us to accomplish his will.

Philippians 2:13 tells us, “for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”

And Ephesians 2:10 tells us, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.”

And ultimately we know as Paul tells us in Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

So when those seemingly random things occur, take a minute to ask yourself, if God is working in you, on you, or through you.

Dear Lord, help us live our lives with our hearts and minds open to what you are doing, so that we will more readily see your will in our lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen.