“From one man He made every nation of men that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.  God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.” Acts 17:26-27

Are you kidding me?  I knew that God was good, but I forgot just how good He was.  He knows the EXACT places where we would live. 

When talking about the plans and purposes that God had for our lives, He goes as far as describing the intentionality of when and where we would be born.  He knew where I would grow up, the schools that I would attend, and who would sit next to me in my Civics class.  He knew the people who would live next to my apartment complex and the people that I would commute with.  He knew the schedule I would keep before I ever did and the people that I would know. 

God magnificently orchestrated these events in my life.  Why? 

Was He bored and just in the mood to play some cosmic game of Life?  Was He looking for a pawn to help Him pass the day?  Did He not have enough things to consider as He held coordinated the cosmos?

No, the reason that He was so specific with my life is because my life is supposed to count.  He knew that I would cross paths with people who needed encouragement.  He knew that I would contact people who were searching for answers.  And, He knew that I had everything in me necessary to point them towards Christ.

God arranged my life in such a way that I could share His truth, His mercy, and His wisdom with those I come in contact with.  And, maybe…just maybe, when the pieces are all in place…when the seed have been planted, and watered, some might reach out for Him and find Him though He has never been far from them.

God knows what He is doing.  My life is not an accident.  My surroundings are not random.  He knows the times set for me, the relationships ordained, and the exact places where I would live my life; if I continue to walk with Him in obedience He will receive attention and people will be transformed.