Divine Intervention

 


There is a really awesome story behind the Victoria Falls Bridge which separates Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Victoria Falls Bridge was a crucial link in the route of the railway north. 

The bridge was manufactured in sections at the Cleveland Bridge Company in Darlington, England before it was shipped to Africa.

The main arch of the bridge was joined on 1 April 1905. The two center girders of the arch were in place by sunset on 31 March, but they overlapped to the extent of about 1 1/4 inches. When work started at sunrise the next morning, it was found that the bridge had contracted in the night to the extent of exactly 1 1/4 inches. The two center girders had dropped into place and fit perfectly!

Isn't that a cool story!? The Lord blesses ALL of his people everywhere!! This picture was taken while we were at Victoria Falls. 

How many 1 1/4 inch incidents happen in our lives? Probably more that we realize!

I loved the talk by President Nelson where he said, "Seek and expect miracles. Moroni assured us that 'God has not ceased to be a God of miracles." Miracles take time and may not be exactly what we requested.
"...the Lord will bless you with miracles if you believe in Him, "doubting nothing." Do the spiritual work to seek miracles...few things will accelerate your spiritual momentum more than realizing the Lord is helping you to move a mountain in your life." 


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