Coincidence or God-Incidence? A Story of Divine Timing and God Winks
God Winks are those perfectly timed, seemingly coincidental moments that are far too meaningful to be random. These beautiful encounters often leave us with a sense of awe — and a quiet assurance that we are seen and loved.
Many of these stories live on my website, Inspiration and Hope. I invite you to explore them, and if one touches your heart, I’d love for you to share your thoughts and Leave a Comment. Your story matters, too.
A Message at the Perfect Moment
Just the other day, I had one of those unmistakable God Wink moments.
I had been wrestling with fear and anxiety — struggling to find peace — when I received a message from a friend. It was short but powerful:
“Fear is not your friend.â€
It arrived at the exact moment I needed it most. That simple message captured what I had been feeling deep inside. And in that moment, I sensed God gently whisper:
“Trust Me.â€
It felt like He was inviting me to let go of the fear and worry I had been clutching so tightly.
Confirmed by the Word
Later that day, I opened Joyce Meyer’s devotional for June 28, titled “Let Peace Lead the Way.†It focused on 1 Peter 5:14, which in the Amplified Bible reads:
“To all of you that are in Christ Jesus, may there be peace (every kind of peace and blessing, especially peace with God, and freedom from fears, agitating passions, and moral conflicts).â€
This verse spoke directly to my heart. It reminded me that God uses peace as a guide — a spiritual compass that lets us know when we are walking in His will.
Scripture tells us that peace is the umpire of our hearts. When we’re confused, anxious, or afraid, peace often departs. But when we’re aligned with God, peace abides — and fear leaves.
The timing of the devotional, paired with my friend’s message, felt far too perfect to be a coincidence. But it didn’t end there.
When God Speaks — Twice
I had also been praying and studying about a topic close to my heart:
“Hearing from God is Guaranteed.â€
But honestly, I had been struggling. God felt quiet, and I found myself asking:
“Why can’t I hear You, Lord?â€
So I asked God for affirmation — a sign that I really was hearing Him. And oh, how He answered.
Wink #1: A Random Page Turn
I picked up my Bible — no plan, no bookmark — and randomly opened to a page.
Of all places, it landed on 1 Peter 5:14, this time in The Passion Translation.
The very same verse Joyce had quoted earlier.
Wink #2: Another Bible, Same Verse
Wanting to compare translations, I grabbed my New American Standard Bible and again, without planning, opened to the exact same spot:
1 Peter 5:14.
Two different Bibles. Same verse. No bookmarks. No plan. Just divine choreography.
What are the chances of that happening? Twice?
His Fingerprints, Not Coincidences
These weren’t coincidences.
They were God’s fingerprints — tender reminders that He sees, He hears, and He guides.
Yes, it was an answer to prayer.
Yes, it was an affirmation of His promise:
Hearing from God is guaranteed — especially when peace is our guide.
And Then… Another Wink
A few days later, I was reading another Joyce Meyer devotional titled “A Contented Heart Is a Grateful Heart,†based on 1 Timothy 6:6.
You won’t believe this, but again — I randomly opened my Bible to Timothy, Chapter 6.
Another divine nudge. Another whisper from heaven.
Coincidence? I don’t believe so.
God Is Closer Than You Think
I pray this story reminds you that God is closer than we realize. Sometimes, He doesn’t shout — He whispers. And sometimes, He doesn’t come with thunder — He comes with a wink.
He speaks in moments. In timing. In peace.
And when He does, it’s unmistakable.
Have You Had a God Wink?
Have you experienced a moment like this — where God’s timing was too perfect to be random?
I’d love to hear your story.
Please share your God-incidence or God Wink in the comments section. Let’s encourage one another and celebrate the ways God speaks, leads, and loves us — one divine moment at a time.
Copyright July 2025 by Bill Hutzel