When Books Collide

On July 16th, I cleaned out an old trunk and found a book (2008) called Glory Revealed by David Nasser . The mustard yellow reminded me of sunshine and something in the artwork on the cover felt like a hug meant just for me. So I tucked it into my backpack and carried it everywhere. I knew deep down I wasn’t supposed to start it yet — that it was waiting for the plane — but I felt drawn to it.

Then on July 31st, I finally cracked it open, but only as far as the thank-you section. That’s where I discovered the artist Nicholas Wilton , who designed the cover and artwork inside. His words and spirit resonated so deeply that I shared his inspirational reels with an artist friend. Then, I closed the book again. Almost like God was saying, “That’s enough for today.”

Two weeks later, on August 16th, we boarded the plane to begin our vacation. As we lifted off around 8:30 that Saturday morning, I opened the book for real. And the very first words? Zephaniah 3:17 — the same verse God had already been weaving into my heart in fresh ways. Oh, how I adore the music He brings to my life! He had just given me Josiah Queen’s “Cloud and Fire”days prior…in the middle of my SEU Worship playlist 💜✝️💜

And if that wasn’t enough, three days later — on my husband’s birthday — I picked up a completely different book, Theo of Golden, and the exact same truth jumped out again. Two books, years apart, carrying the same message: honesty and humility matter.

It’s holy to say, “I’m ready to share,” and just as holy to say, “I’m not ready yet.” For me, the lesson was to be even more respectful of His Timing in others’ lives.

I am still learning Still, it rocked me. Only God. 💛

Maybe you’ve had this happen too — something hidden in plain sight until the exact moment you were ready. Or maybe He’s lining something up for you right now.

For two books 15-17 years apart to be in my hands on the Celebrity Beyond at this exact moment on the sea…I see what He did there. I pray YOU have had similar experiences and awareness of His Constant Presence.

Thank you, Jesus!