Daily Wisdom 05-03-2002 Closed Doors, Open Windows

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Closed Doors, Open Windows

There are times in our lives when we experience unexpected sadness andloss. For me this was a sudden loss of a jobone Friday evening. Theowner gave me my final paycheck. A question I struggle with is how muchof it should we tell to our friends and family. Allow me to explain.

We had A Bible Study meeting that Sunday night and I suggested to Sylvia,my wife that I might mention to the group that I was no longer working.Our group leader opened the evening with any prayer requests but Ideliberated, thinking that if I told them my situation, that would put aslant on the whole evening. After the Bible Study, I finally told them:

"At a friend's house this morning, I saw a sign on their wall, 'IfGod closes a door, He will open a window.' I have to use this signof hope that God will provide for on Friday, I was told that thiswould be my last day as business was very slow."

As I was finishing my last statement, a new couple (Tim and Deborah) inour group suddenly raised their arms in jubilation and said, "That's ouranswer! He can take the position at work!"

In amazement I asked them what they were talking about.

They provided the details: A fellow at Tim's work was 'let go' and theywere looking for a new employee. I had quite a few of the qualificationsfor the job plus some extra ones. They were excited and Sylvia and I wereincredulous. They wanted my card and they asked me to provide a resume inthe morning as I would be granted an interview with the owner.

On Monday morning I fixed up a resume, flew off to Burlington and had agood interview. The owner would call me on Wednesday.

On the way out of the city of Burlington, I came to a traffic light andsat their perplexed. I heard someone honking at me and there was Deborahbeside my van asking how the interview went. I was totaled. Like in acity of that size I would see our friend from last night right beside megiving me the 'thumbs up' sign. Do I dare say God is so good?

On Tuesday evening, Sylvia and I discussed the upcoming phone call for shedesired to have an answer while at school. We figured something out. At8:15 the phone call came: We would like to hire you. Are you able toreport to work tomorrow?

I gave them an affirmative answer. Immediately, I phoned the secretary ofthe school and asked her to give Sylvia a note:

I found the music! The concert begins on Thursday, 7:30.

I am thankful for the prayers and concerns of friends and family.

The movement in this story of God's faithfulness happens very quickly.Not all stories move that quickly but God does provide answers in His owntime. When He closes a door, He will always open a window. "God's timingis perfectly exact and exactly perfect," wrote a friend. Daily Wisdomreader, I encouraged you look for open windows when God closes doors.