A Red Jeep

A Red Jeep

Some years ago when I was a pastor in Havre, Montana, I gave oversight to two other churches in the state. On occasion I would visit these churches, meet with the elders and sometimes preach on Sunday morning. Over the years, my relationship with these churches grew and eventually I became the lead pastor at one of them.

At one point, a pastor resigned and the church started a search for a new leader. This church was mostly home school families. They were in need of a pastor who understood and embraced their convictions. The elders asked if I would meet with them. When I did, I said that the Lord would provide a shepherd who shared their beliefs. In addition, I said that they did not need to search for this person but that God would bring him to them.

As time passed, I received a phone call from a pastor friend in a different state who was aware of this church’s need. He confirmed what I had previously told the elders and then said that the man would come to the elders driving a red jeep! To be honest with you I thought that was a little far out. Nonetheless, I passed this information on to the leadership. They also were somewhat skeptical.

Several months later, I received a call from one of the elders. He informed me that indeed the Lord had brought them a pastor. In fact, it was a man who had previously served a church in the same city but had moved away for a year and only recently returned. I was afraid to ask what kind of vehicle he was driving but I did anyway. To my amazement and that of the elders this man drove a red jeep!

I have been walking with the Lord for some time and know that He knows everything there is to know about me. I just didn’t realize that he even know what kind of a car I drive. If you ever see a red jeep pull up in your driveway, it may be the Lord coming to check on you.

The Bible says, “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.”