Have you ever experienced a divine connection—something only God could orchestrate? A moment where you were placed in a position to witness to someone without fully understanding how it all came together?
In Acts, God sent Philip to minister to an Ethiopian eunuch, showing him the way of the Lord because his heart was hungry for truth (Acts 8:26-39). A divine connection is when God places you in the path of someone who needs to hear about Jesus. In that moment, He connects you to a soul in need.
Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him (Acts 8:35).
We see this again when Peter was sent to Cornelius’ house—another divine appointment, fully orchestrated by God.
Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him (Acts 10:34-35)
People may not always want God, but they need Him. Everyone—from the wealthy to the homeless—needs Jesus. We must begin to live out our faith boldly, not only in church ministries but also by reaching out to those around us. Listen to the heartbeat of God: He sent His Son not to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
Divine connections can happen anywhere, often when you least expect them.
In November 2025, my son was diagnosed with high-functioning autism and ADHD. It was difficult news, but we serve a powerful God, and our little boy has been a blessing to everyone he meets—his teachers, classmates, and beyond.
In February, I received a call from my son’s speech therapist’s office. They had an opening to change his schedule. As I spoke with the receptionist, I noticed how kind she was. I told her, “You have such a nice personality.” That simple compliment opened the door for her to share deeply about her life—her struggles with her brother and mother, and the challenges she was facing.
Then came the moment that revealed the divine connection. She said, “I know this sounds weird, but will you be my friend?” She was 29, and we had never met. But I truly believe God set that moment up.
We encounter divine connections every day, but sometimes we become so distracted that we fail to recognize when God is leading us to someone who is searching for Him. As Christians, we need to remove the blinders and ask God to show us what He sees—even when it’s uncomfortable.
We need to be filled with the Holy Spirit until we are no longer comfortable in our carnality, but willing to be stretched in the Spirit. We must be bold, yet loving, because love covers a multitude of sins (I Peter 4:8). Jesus said that if we love one another, we are His disciples (John 13:35). We are called to love our neighbors as ourselves, fulfilling the law.
Ask God for divine connections. Ask Him to lead you to people like Cornelius—those who are praying for truth and seeking Him. Pray, “Lord, lead me to someone who needs You.”
We don’t have to live in fear of what others think when we step out in faith. It may feel like walking on water, but our purpose is to bring the lost to Him. Step out of your comfort zone and say, “Lord, I don’t know what I’m doing, but use me.” Some of us may feel rusty—we haven’t shared our faith or taught a Bible study in a while—but now is not the time for comfort. Now is the time to be willing, even if it feels uncomfortable, if it means reaching someone.
I told my husband that I had been feeling deeply uncomfortable in my spirit. He said, “God wants you to feel that way because He’s trying to do something in your life.” I didn’t like that feeling, but I realized that if it helps grow my faith, remove selfishness, and lead me to be a light to someone else, then it’s worth it.
The Apostle Paul said he would rather suffer for Christ than live in comfort (2 Corinthians 12:10). He endured hardship because he understood the importance of sharing the gospel. I believe we have grown too comfortable, and now it’s time to be stirred in the Spirit.
We are called to reach for the lost. If we are not sharing the gospel, are we truly doing God’s work? We risk becoming like the church of Laodicea—lukewarm, neither hot nor cold (Revelation 3:14–22).
Maybe God allows discomfort because comfort keeps us from growing. Just like a bird breaking out of its shell or a baby learning to walk, growth often comes through struggle.
There’s a story about a butterfly trying to emerge from its chrysalis. A man saw it struggling and decided to help by cutting it free. But that struggle was necessary—it was strengthening the butterfly’s wings. Without it, the butterfly could not fly. The man’s interference prevented its growth.
In the same way, when we avoid discomfort, we hinder our spiritual growth. It is often in those stretching seasons that God prepares us for what’s next.
When you pray, ask God for a divine connection. Ask Him to lead you to someone who needs Him. Because one day, we will stand before Him, and I want to hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” I want to be able to say, “Lord, these are the ones who came with me.”
Let’s not wait until it’s too late. Let’s do what He has called us to do.
Devotion by Rebbecca Horner
