An interesting thing happened in our worship service yesterday.  As part of our sermon series, "What Jesus Says to His Churches," we featured the story of Adoniram Judson.  Judson was a pioneer missionary to Burma for nearly forty years in the early 1800s.  His life serves as a tremendous example of the perseverance of the saints.  Pastor Wil did a great job in telling his story of faith, vision, commitment, self-sacrifice, and fruitfulness for the Lord.

While preaching I noticed a visitor seated toward the back of the sanctuary.  After the service I introduced myself to her and asked her name.  "Nu Nu," she replied.

"Where are you from?"

"Burma."

"Burma?" I asked, almost not believing what I heard.

"Yes, Burma," she replied with a smile on her face.

When I asked if she had heard of Judson she replied that she was familiar with him because he had translated the Bible into the Burmese language.  And I smiled too.

Perhaps in my 35 years at East the name of Adoniram Judson has been mention 3 or four times. Maybe.  And when have we had a visitor from Burma in a service?  Maybe once before that I remember.

So what is the likelihood of a visitor from Burma showing up on the one Sunday in 35 years when the life of Adoniram Judson was a major feature of the message?  Just what are the odds?  And you tell me:  Is what happened yesterday a mere coincidence or a God thing?

As for me?  All I can say is God is good!  Thank you Jesus!