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God in the lead

Have you ever noticed the way God has a habit of having you in the right place at the right time? Recently someone cancelled a meeting with Michele, chaplain to East Anglia, so she came to meet John Robinson and myself as we were going to make a short video for Tramlink to be played on a loop as drivers sign on. John is chaplain for the Southern area, including TfL Tramlink. We grabbed a coffee and sat outside a station, suitably socially distanced, when I received a call to ask for immediate support due to a serious incident that was unfolding. Because of the sensitive nature of the situation, I can’t give any details, but to be able to say, “I have Michele with me, she will be right there” was wonderful. After visiting the station, Michele headed to the hospital. Of course, we never want to hear that there has been a serious incident, but when we do, it is wonderful to know that God has placed us in the right place at the right time. Later I received an email of thanks from a manager who said, “I knew that Michele would be a calming influence at the hospital where emotions would be running high.” We need to be open to the possibility that our plans can and do change, but also be ready to respond to the needs of people and the leading of the Holy Spirit, trusting that the Lord will place us where He wants us, and that it may not always be where we want to be.

Liam Johnston is the Executive Director of Railway Mission