I just returned from a trip to Los Angeles for the National Youth Workers' Convention. Through a series of events, I ended up going by myself. This didn't bother me too much, because I am always up for an adventure. I went hoping to learn more about youth ministry and maybe catch a glimpse of a movie star. :) On my second day there, I spontaneously decided to go on a tour of the Warner Brothers Studio. I called for a ticket and then realized I had only a short time to get there. I called the Metro and tried to figure out the route. I ran to the station and hopped on the train, hoping I caught the right one. I got off in Hollywood, which was a maze of tourists, and Hollywood stars (ok, only on the ground, but hey, a girl can dream). I searched in vain for the bus stop, asked three people where it was, and finally called Metro. Finally I found the stop and waited. And waited. After about 10 minutes of the bus being late I started to get worried. I had about 20 minutes to get to the studio before the tour. Out of nowhere, a cabbie pulled up and said he would give me half off and get me there on time! Nice. So I jump in and we are off on a wild ride to the movie studio. I knew God had provided this "taxi angel" at just the right moment. The tour was amazing and I had a great time! Afterwards I had more taxi issues and almost got stranded in Burbank, only to be rescued again.
I was thinking about the fact that sometimes when we are alone and it seems like no one is there to protect and take care of us, we have the assurance that God is there. Even in a strange city, God will send his "angels" to watch over us at just the right time. Maybe that is why it is called Los Angeles...
