"Oh, that's just a coincidence", Really? I've heard it said so many times, but when things happen the way they do, over and over and over again, I think there is more to it than just plain happenstance. It happens for a reason, and the reason is, that's how God happened it to be.
Karen and I named our ministry, Ministry of Miles before we even had any idea of where we would be going or what we would be doing. We just thought that "miles" would represent road miles, and a lot of them. But as we set out to minister to Vietnam Veterans about benefits they were entitled to, but possibly not aware of, we found that there had to be more, so we added the element of telling people about our faith and how God had an eternal plan for each of us, and so MILES became MILitary and Eternal Salvation. MILES had more of a meaning.
When we heard about the volunteer opportunities at The Great Passion Play in Arkansas, we thought that would be a good place to pursue the Eternal Salvation element while still being able to minister to the vets. But we soon realized that ES stood for Eureka Springs where TGPP was located and so our MILES had a second meaning.
After the 2014 season of TGPP ended in November, we headed for Madison, GA and Source of Light Ministries, finding a home for the winter of 2014-2015. Felt like we were where God wanted us and when spring rolled around it was back to TGPP for the 2015 season. And after that, no reason not to return to Madison for a second go-round at SOL, or as it is formally known, Source of Light Ministries International. And, then, two nights ago as I settled into bed, it struck me, that SLMI is nothing more than MILES rearranged, with an E not in the equation. But E could well stand for Evangelism, or enthusiasm, or Eternity.......or........Everything.
In any event we have a third meaning for MILES, and the best thing we can do is just SMILE (anagram of MILES) and accept the reality of no coincidences. There is a plan ordained for each of us. All we need to do is realize Who the planner is, be obedient to Him and smile at the blessings He showers on us every moment of every day, no matter how many miles we may minister through. At last count, our ministry miles in motor home and car........about 16,169 in 26 months. THANK YOU, LORD.
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