Yesterday, a brother of mine reached out in a moment of weakness. He was wrestling with a decision—one that would have led him down a path not aligned with God’s will. As we spoke, I heard something in the background: the sound of a woman crying, clearly in distress.

 

Without hesitation, my brother turned his attention to her. He asked if she needed help. He asked if he should call 911. She said yes. And just like that, he said, “I’ll call you back,” and he did what most others walking by had chosen not to do—he stopped.

 

It reminded me instantly of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:30–37. A man was beaten and left for dead. Others passed by. But one man, moved by compassion, stopped and showed mercy. Jesus asked, “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The answer was clear: “The one who had mercy on him.” Then Jesus said, “Go and do likewise.”

 

When my brother called me back, we both laughed a bit through the heaviness of the situation. He asked, “Are you saying God pushed that woman off her scooter just to teach me a lesson?” And I said, “Is it that far-fetched to believe God would use something like this to reach you?” After all, if He sent His only Son to suffer and die for our redemption, why would we be surprised when He uses the pain of one moment to bring healing to another?

 

Now hear me—I’m not saying God caused her fall. But I am saying He caused my brother to be there. To see her. To choose compassion. And that moment taught him something deeper than words ever could. If he had done what his flesh wanted, his mind and heart wouldn’t have been available to serve the Lord in that moment.

 

But God showed up. For both of them.

 

This wasn’t just about rescuing someone from a scooter accident. It was about rescuing two souls in one divine appointment. One woman now knows someone cares. One brother now knows his heart is still sensitive to God. And I, too, was blessed to witness how God orchestrates everything—even interruptions—for His glory.

 

So today, remember this:

 

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” —Romans 8:28

 

Every detour, every delay, every divine encounter—God is working.

 

And sometimes, someone else’s fall might be the very moment that keeps you from falling.

 

-Rev Carlos Figueroa