The Salvation Altar Series

She found a tractor. I almost dismissed it…however by mere chance, the girls happened to be playing a volleyball game 8 miles from the place where this tractor was.

So I decided after their game to drive over and look at it… with zero anticipation of purchasing it…

when I got there… I knew 2 things immediately… it was a tractor and it ran…

We then began making small talk, and quickly the casual conversation turned into a spiritual conversation.

I then was able to minster to this person and help bring healing to an area of hurt he had experienced.

I then knew… it was a set up!

f. These moments are not mere coincidences; they are orchestrated by God.

g. We need to be praying for these divine encounters!

h. Every prayer for a lost soul can lead to a divine intersection of faith.

i. This a reminder that God is always working, always moving, and always drawing people to Himself.

ii. He invites us to partner with Him through our prayers, to become active participants in His redemptive work.

i. Imagine the power of your prayers!

i. They can pave the way for someone to encounter the love of Christ in a profound way.

ii. Your prayer for a lost loved one can lead to a moment when they are receptive to hear the Gospel.

iii. Your intercession can set the stage for someone to receive hope, healing, or a message that speaks directly to their situation.

j. Every prayer we pray not only touches heaven but also creates an avenue for God’s grace to intersect with someone’s life.

k. This is the beauty of divine appointments: they remind us that no one is beyond reach and that God is intimately involved in our lives and the lives of those around us.

2. When we pray for connections, God orchestrates divine appointment.

a. Prayer is not just a routine; it is a powerful tool that paves the way for God to move in ways we might not even anticipate.

b. It creates opportunities for His love to shine brightly through us, illuminating the paths of those who are lost.

c. Paul instructs the Colossian church to pray for divine encounters.

Colossians 4:2 NLT

2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

a. This call to devotion is an invitation to be actively engaged in seeking God’s presence, prepared for what He wants to do through us.

b. Then in...

Colossians 4:3 NLT

3 Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.

a. Here, Paul exemplifies the heart of a missionary—one who understands that every challenge, every imprisonment, and every setback can become a platform for God’s glory.

b. Paul recognized that his circumstances were part of a greater divine plan, and he sought prayer to create opportunities for sharing the Gospel, even in the most unlikely situations.

c. Paul was confident that God was directing his life by opening and closing doors of opportunity—at just the right time.

d. He understood that his effectiveness depended not on his own abilities or strategies but on his willingness to let God lead.