One day a businessman called his wife to say that he was bringing a foreign visitor home for dinner. His wife had three children in school and one toddler at home, so she had a full workload. But she consented, and the meal she prepared was both delicious and graciously served. The foreign guest, an important official in Spain, had a delightful time and thanked the couple repeatedly for inviting him and treating him to a home-cooked meal and an evening of family warmth and fellowship. <\/p>\n
Years later, friends of this family went to Spain as missionaries. But their work was brought to a standstill by government regulations. When this particular Spanish official got word that the missionaries were friends of the couple who\u2019d hosted him in such a gracious manner, he used his influence to clear away the restrictions on their behalf. As a result, a vibrant and growing church was built in that province of Spain and people were won to Christ. Why? Because a busy wife and mother was willing to set an extra plate for a guest at her dinner table, and that guest proved to be a \u2018Kingdom Connection\u2019. <\/p>\n
Like a wise businessman, God sets the goal, then determines the plan required to reach it. In His Word He tells us: \u2018I am God\u2026 declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done, saying, \u201cMy counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure.\u201d\u2019<\/i> (Isaiah\u00a046:9\u201310\u00a0NKJV) In other words, God connects the dots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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