Wednesday, 17th June 2026

Alex Buabeng-Korsah 

TOPIC: DIVINE APPOINTMENT 

THEME SCRIPTURE: "For so the Lord has commanded us: 'I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.'" —Acts 13:47

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PREPARATORY QUESTION 

1. Who has God placed in your path that you have been ignoring, avoiding, or failing to see through His eyes?

In the first century church, the gospel did not spread because believers stayed comfortable. It spread because ordinary men and women recognized that God was already at work in the lives of people around them and chose to obey.

In Acts 13:47–48, Paul and Barnabas understood that God had called them to be a light. Their responsibility was not to decide who was worthy of hearing the message. Their responsibility was to shine. God was drawing people to Himself, and faithful servants were the means through which He revealed His salvation.

Too many Christians move through life blind to the people God has strategically placed around them. The lonely coworker, the troubled teenager, the exhausted parent, the quiet neighbor—they are not inconveniences. They are opportunities. 

Every day, God places people within our reach who are *esperate for hope, whether they admit it or not.

Jesus made this unmistakably clear: “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few” (Luke 10:2). The problem is not a lack of people needing God. The problem is a lack of believers willing to engage.

Likewise, Scripture commands, “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). A hidden light is disobedience. A silent witness is a contradiction. A self-absorbed Christian has forgotten the mission.

Stop treating divine appointments as interruptions. God is sovereign over your schedule, your workplace, your neighborhood, and your daily encounters. The person standing beside you today may be someone God has been preparing for years.

Key Takeaway

People are not obstacles to your agenda; they are often the very reason God placed you where you are.

So, beloved, do not wait for a perfect moment. Pray. Pay attention. Speak. Serve. Invite. Encourage. God has not called you to save anyone; He has called you to be available and obedient.

The Spirit of God is already moving. The question is whether you will join Him or continue walking past the people He has placed directly in front of you. Let today be the day you joije God to bring salvation to many. 

Remain blessed. 

FURTHER READING: Luke 10:2; Matthew 5:16; Romans 10:13–15; 2 Corinthians 5:18–20; Colossians 4:5–6

Call to Salvation: Today is your day if you have not received salvation by turning over your life to Jesus Christ. Click here to do so.

 

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD 

1. Who has God repeatedly brought across your path?

2. What fears or excuses keep you from engaging others spiritually?

3. How can you intentionally show Christ’s love to someone this week?

4. Are you viewing people as interruptions or divine appointments?

PRAYER 

Father, open my eyes to the people You are pursuing around me. Forgive me for the times I have been distracted, indifferent, or unwilling to engage. Fill me with courage, compassion, and spiritual sensitivity. Help me recognize divine appointments and respond with obedience. Let my words, actions, and attitude reflect Christ so that others may encounter Your hope through me. Use me as a faithful light in a dark world. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

 One-Year Bible Reading Plan

Ecclesiastes 4, Psalm 140