We live in a world where plans, schedules, and goals dominate much of our attention. We map out our days, set our objectives, and strive to stay on course. But what happens when God interrupts our well-made plans?
Throughout the Bible, we see countless moments where God interrupted the lives of His people – sometimes in unexpected, inconvenient ways, but always with a purpose. Divine interruptions may not always align with our timing or understanding but they are moments when God steps in to redirect us toward something greater.
Divine interruptions are moments when God steps into our plans with His. It may be a sudden change, but it can be a prompting from the Holy Spirit or an unexpected opportunity to speak to someone about God. Sometimes, these interruptions can be inconvenient, but they are always with a greater purpose. The question is, are you willing to yield to it?
Too many times the Holy Spirit has interrupted my day to do things, and I’ve let my flesh get in the way. Making an excuse, like “I’m too busy, or too tired.” And then felt horrible about it later when I was being convicted or guilty for it.
God’s interruptions often come in the form of “suddenlies” those times when God moves swiftly, without warning. It’s important to put our needs or wants aside and obey. There are accounts of this all over the Bible.
One of the greatest challenges we face in life is recognizing when the Holy Spirit prompts us. Sometimes we are so focused on ourselves we miss Him.
Satan works hard to keep us distracted, stressed, and rigid in our own ways, and God often speaks and moves quietly when we least expect it. We must develop a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and have a heart to be ready to shift course when He speaks.
Isaiah 30:21 says, “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, this us the way, walk in it.”
Welcoming divine interruptions requires us to surrender. Meaning we must be able to hold out plans loosely. God often interrupts us to grow our faith, stretch our obedience, and align us with His greater purposes. When we welcome these interruptions, we can step into a realm of divine flow where His plan unfolds in ways far beyond what we can even imagine.
In the Bible, Peter experienced a divine interruption when fishing, Jesus called him to leave everything and follow Him, saying “From one on you will fish for people” (Luke 5:10). That interruption marked a turning point not only in Peter’s life but in the entire course of history as he became one of the foundational apostles of the Christian church.
Divine interruptions are often linked to God’s perfect timing. We may not understand why He calls us to stop, turn, or move in a different direction, but we can trust His wisdom.
Proverbs 16:9 says, “In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” When God interrupts, He is establishing our steps in a way that fulfills His purpose and brings glory to His name.
The fruit of divine interruptions may not always be immediate. We may face opposition and confusion when we are redirected, but the long-term impact can be undeniable. It may begin as an inconvenient interruption but it’s a strategic move in God’s plan.
God is looking for those who will welcome His divine interruptions. We need to decide if we will be one of them.
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