Last Friday, Kristi invited us back to her stall at the farmer’s market, so we gladly went, expecting that the Lord had more work for us to do. As we approached the stall to say hello, we saw that Kristi had a friend (Mary) with her for the day. So, we got chatting with Mary as well, and it turned into such a blessed time together (Kristi, Mary, and our entire family).

Mary is also Spiritfilled and on fire for the Lord, and she too has been experiencing a calling (along with her husband) to follow after the leading of the Holy Spirit versus being quenched in their church fellowship. We ended up going to Mary’s house that night to chat with her husband (interestingly, his name is Joseph!), reiterating what we’d spoken to Mary during the day.

What we shared was a confirmation of what they’d both been feeling and experiencing for some time - the Lord simply sent us to add fuel to the fire that the Holy Spirit had already kindled within them. We prayed over them and encouraged them, and we look forward to the Lord using them mightily as they step out and lay hold upon the fullness of the Book of Acts life.

Then, the Lord continued to show his mighty hand over the weekend. We were out for coffee at a new place we’d discovered, and just as the coffee shop was winding down for the night, a couple walked in to have a quick bite to eat. As we were eyeing the delicious dessert they had ordered, the wife (Jennifer) asked us if the server had mistakenly brought the treat to their table instead of ours. After reassuring them that we were just admiring what they’d chosen, Don started a more in-depth conversation with them.

As soon as the husband (Jay) mentioned that they did church ministry in addition to what they did for work, we knew the Lord had set up the connection between us all. We ended up going outside after the cafe closed, to continue the conversation. It was such a blessed night as we exchanged testimonies and rejoiced in the many similarities we shared, and as we prayed together for each of our futures.

It never ceases to amaze us how the Lord sees His people and orchestrates our days to cause us to meet and bless one another in God-ordained ways. Thank you Jesus!