One morning I decided to take the public transportation to go to work instead of my car. At the end of the day I took my computer bag, left the office, and walked to the nearest bus station, which is located on a busy avenue. I remember how distracted I was during the stroll, thinking (and worrying) about an upcoming appointment. Once I finally reached the bus stop I sat down on the bench and put my computer bag next to me, still deeply sunk into my own thoughts. When the bus arrived I hopped on it, not realizing that I had left my computer bag on the bench. I only noticed it when I arrived at my destination, 30 minutes later. All my work-related belongings were in that bag: my computer, important documents, even my access badge.
Instead of panicking, I quietly asked the Lord to help me. I went to the bus driver and asked him when he would leave for the next ride in the opposite direction. I had to wait 10 minutes, which would have seemed like an eternity if I had been in my 'normal' condition. But instead, I felt peaceful, and waited for the bus to depart while constantly asking the Lord for his mercy.
There was a lot of traffic on the way back. I started a conversation with the bus driver and told him what had happened and how I was hoping to recover my bag. He didn't share my optimism, but I had faith, something had to take place. We finally reached the bus stop and, there was my miracle! Untouched and at the very spot where I had left it. People were standing there, but nobody seemed to pay attention to the big computer bag on the bench. I went into instant worship mode, I couldn't have been happier.
There was my testimony: an unguarded computer bag forgotten at a bus stop on a busy avenue, and our mighty God hadn't permitted it to get stolen! It had been waiting for my return for almost one hour.
Isn't our Lord wonderful!
God bless you
Brother Christiane