French Silk Ice Cream

I would have never thought a craving for French Silk ice cream would lead me to a divine appointment. I try to avoid Walmart as often as I can. The parking is inconvenient and everyone known to man seems to be there when I go. I would rather pay a little more at Rite Aid and avoid the headace than to save a dollar but endure the confusion. Just a pet peeve of mine. Michelle and I were wanting French Silk Ice Cream last night and the container had one spoonful left. Not nearly enough for people that love ice cream like me and Michelle. I had 10 minutes before Rite Aid closed and so I rushed next door to the store. I arrived on time but they were out of the ice cream. Instead of going home to tell my wife the bad news about the ice cream I decided to quickly run to Walmart. As I walked into the doors of Walmart I noticed my neighbor purchasing food at the check out line. She didnt make eye contact with me and so I didnt initiate a hello either. I grabbed 2 containers of French Silk ice cream since it was on sale and proceeded to the check out line. My neighbor was still in line with a discouraged look on her face. However when she saw me she got very excited. She told the check out clerk that this is my neighbor and he can attest to who I am. I asked what was going on like a courteous neighbor and if everything was okay. Low and behold she had forgotten her wallet and her son was already eating chips out of one of the bags. She had a check but no ID. They were unable to cash the check as a result. The food had been opened and so it was unable to be returned. She had called her husband but they have a baby and he was already asleep in bed. I told her I would pay for her groceries and it was no big deal. A little embarrassment on her part but all ended well. I went home and told Michelle that I think I was in the right place at the right time. I am glad now that Rite Aid didn't have the ice cream for fear that my neighbor might secretly be trying to seal up the potato chips bag and return them or still standing there in line still today.
I dont know if God had me go to Walmart last night for that very purpose but it does remind me that what I often consider an inconvenience might have the potential for a Kingdom moment. In Romans we are reminded that all things work together for good and that God is involved in the details. I don't use the word coincidence any more because I dont think there is any such thing. Instead of coincidence I like to use the word divine appointment. God orders our steps as we attempt to stay in step with the Spirit. I want to remember this because there are times I am in the check out line of life and my face is getting flushed and I am looking around wondering how this is going to work out. A good reminder is that it always does!! It ALWAYS does!!