“When God sends you to do anything, He aligns everything in order that His will is done”.
When God calls you to a purpose, His divine hand ensures that every detail aligns according to His will. The journey might be fraught with challenges, doubts, and uncertainties, but His omnipotent presence orchestrates everything in perfect harmony, ensuring that His will is accomplished. This eternal truth echoes through the pages of the Bible, where countless stories and verses illuminate how God aligns every aspect of our lives for His glory.
The Call of Moses: Divine Appointment and Guidance
Exodus 3:1-4 – “Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush.”
Moses, a fugitive shepherd, encounters God in the burning bush, marking the beginning of his divine mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Despite his initial reluctance and feelings of inadequacy, God assuresy Moses of His presence and guidance.Exodus 4:12 – “Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”God’s call is always accompanied by His provision. He equips Moses with the words, signs, and support needed to fulfill his mission. Through Moses’ journey, we see how God aligns events, people, and circumstances to ensure that His will is done.
Esther: Positioned for a Purpose
Esther 4:14 – “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
Esther’s story is a testament to divine alignment. As a Jewish queen in a Persian empire, she finds herself in a position to save her people from annihilation. Her cousin Mordecai’s words remind her that her royal position is not a coincidence but a part of God’s greater plan.
Joseph: From Pit to Palace
Genesis 37:23-24 – “So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the ornate robe he was wearing—and they took him and threw him into the cistern. The cistern was empty; there was no water in it.”
Joseph’s journey from being sold into slavery by his brothers to becoming the second-in-command in Egypt is a powerful narrative of divine alignment. Despite the betrayals, false accusations, and imprisonment, God’s hand is evident in every step of Joseph’s life.
Genesis 50:20 – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”
Joseph’s words to his brothers encapsulate the essence of divine alignment. What was meant for harm, God transformed into an instrument of salvation.
Nehemiah: Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem
Nehemiah 2:4-5 – “The king said to me, ‘What is it you want?’ Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and I answered the king, ‘If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it.'”Nehemiah’s mission to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem is marked by divine favor and alignment. Despite opposition and challenges, God orchestrates events and provides Nehemiah with the resources and support needed to complete the task.Nehemiah 6:16 – “When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God.
Paul: A Journey of Transformation and Mission
Acts 9:15 – “But the Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.'”
Paul’s transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a devoted apostle is a profound example of divine alignment. God’s call on Paul’s life is met with His provision and guidance, enabling Paul to spread the Gospel to the Gentiles and establish churches across the Roman Empire.
Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Paul’s writings frequently emphasize the assurance that God works all things for the good of those who are called according to His purpose.
Jesus: The Fulfillment of Divine Purpose
John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”The life and mission of Jesus Christ are the ultimate manifestations of divine alignment. From His birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection, every event unfolds according to God’s perfect plan of salvation.Matthew 26:39 – “Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.'”Jesus’ submission to God’s will, even in the face of immense suffering, exemplifies complete trust in divine alignment.
The Early Church: Guided by the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:1-4 – “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.”
The birth of the early Church is marked by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, guiding and empowering the apostles to spread the message of Jesus Christ. The divine alignment is evident as the apostles navigate through persecution, miracles, and the establishment of new communities.
Acts 16:9-10 – “During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us.’ After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.”
Paul’s vision and subsequent missionary journeys highlight the Holy Spirit’s role in directing and aligning the apostles’ efforts according to God’s plan.
Your Journey: Embracing Divine Alignment
Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
As we reflect on these biblical narratives, we are reminded that God’s call in our lives is always accompanied by His divine alignment. Every step, every challenge, and every victory are orchestrated by Him to fulfill His purpose.
Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
We are God’s masterpiece, created for a purpose that He has prepared in advance. When we respond to His call, we can trust that He will align everything in order to accomplish His will.
Conclusion: Trusting in God’s Sovereignty
Isaiah 55:8-9 – “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
God’s ways are beyond our comprehension, yet His sovereignty assures us that everything is under His control. When He sends us to do anything, we can have confidence that He will align every detail to ensure that His will is done.
Philippians 1:6 – “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Let us embrace the journey with faith and perseverance, knowing that the One who called us is able to see us through in all.
