Unmerited Favour in Chaos

As I don't like to rush  I always give myself more than enough time to get to work. I'd rather arrive an hour early and relax.

This morning, I left home even earlier. The bus I was in was packed full. Most passengers get off at the nearest tube station. I also get off at that stop and catch another bus into central London.

As I was walking past the tube station, I noticed it was closed. Two members of staff were telling commuters that the line wasn't working because of signal failure and advising commuters to catch a particular bus to another tube station a few miles down the road.

When I got to the bus stop, there was a long queue of passengers waiting for my bus. I decided to use another bus route. After waiting for a few minutes, I was inspired to return to bus stop with the long queue.

When I arrived, there was already a bus at the stop. By the time I got on, there were no longer any seats available both decks. I had no choice but to stand. I walked all the way to the back and noticed a guy had his bag on the last seat. He removed his seat and I sat down.

Because the bus was packed full, the drive didn't stop at the other bus stops. I felt sorry for bus passengers who couldn't get on because of the tube failure. 

No matter how chaotic things appear to be, God's unmerited favour is always present.

Thank you, God, for saving me that last seat. ❤️

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Related Bible verse:

"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8: 28

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