Cause and Effect

“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” (Matthew 23:12, KJV) (also see Luke 14:11, Luke 18:14)

Now, this situation I'm about to talk about isn't exactly one of exaltation, but one of things just simply working out after some self-humility.  Also, Im not trying to be self-righteous by talking about this experience.  I just want you all to know that humility works, and a recent experience I had proves it.

Right now, the vehicle I drive is legally undrivable because the back glass got pummeled with hail.  I can't even see out of the back of the "intact" parts of the glass, thus making the car illegal for me to drive in this condition.  Needless to say, I need rides to, or borrow a car for, work.

Tonight, I put in for one hour off from work in order to get the borrowed car back home so Dad can drive it to work himself.  Yesterday, he had to come to work late.  I felt terrible, which is why I offered to put in the time off.  Even if it was unapproved, I was willing to take the penalty for an unapproved absence.

So, I come into work about 30 minutes early.  Two things happen.  First, one of my bosses finds me and tells me what my work duties are for the day, and lets me start at any time.  So after one gulp of a diet soda, I clock in about 30 minutes early.  Second, I get a call from Mom saying that Dad is taking work off because of the weather, so I should cancel my time off request.

So, I get some overtime, my time off is preserved, as well as my attendance record.  Like I said, not the exaltation as in the opening Scripture.  But, I can't deny the appearance of cause and effect.

(I previously wrote:

However, since the car won't be worked on until April 23 (by then, the car should be good to go), I still need to find ways to get to work, whether by borrowing another car, or seeking a ride.  Either of these may require me to make some sacrifices, which I am still willing to do.  So, while I still believe this is divine Providence, and certainly an act of God (as all things are acts of God), it's not over yet.  God may have other things in mind.  Is this a reward for humility?  After writing this current paragraph, I don't really know yet.

The back windshield has since been replaced.)