reason. (it was actually longer for those four.) i think if the holy spirit was involved, and i do believe he was, then i probably know just a little bit of the whole of that story. i don't tell you this story to say anything special about me. i tell you this because of the power of the holy spirit.
now, one more thought about #8 above. were they waiting on me in particular? maybe they would say "anyone that could help". but from god's perspective, were they waiting on me? i don't have that answer, but its an interesting question.
i think of acts 9:10-19. not to the same scale, but 