The Divine Wrong Number
The Mysterious Call
Late one Saturday night, a pastor repeatedly called home—but his wife never heard the phone ring. When a stranger called the church office two days later asking about those missed calls, an astonishing truth emerged: God had redirected a wrong number to answer a suicide prayer.
The Man’s Desperate Prayer
That same Saturday night:
- A broken man prepared to end his life
- His final plea: “God, if You’re real, give me a sign now”
- His phone rang—Caller ID displaying “ALMIGHTY GOD” (the church’s listed name)
- Trembling, he couldn’t answer—but didn’t need to
The “wrong number” became divine confirmation.
“Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.”
— Isaiah 65:24
Three Lessons in Divine Detours
- God engineers “coincidences”: That “butt dial” or wrong number might be holy disruption (Esther 4:14)
- Our obedience has ripple effects: The pastor’s call home unknowingly saved a life
- Hope comes in unexpected packages: God uses caller ID, strangers, even inconveniences as lifelines
Your Unlikely Assignment
Today, you might be God’s “wrong number” for someone needing:
- A smile at the grocery store
- A delayed commute that prevents an accident
- An accidental text to a hurting soul
Stay alert: Divine appointments often disguise themselves as interruptions.
The Caller Behind All Calls
That night, both men encountered the same truth: God is always on the line. Whether through miracles or misdials, His love always finds a way to reach those crying out in the dark.
