What was Chand Patil's role in Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi, and how does the text clarify his significance?

According to Chapter 39, Chand Patil, a meritorious man, was the first to encounter Sai Baba, who is described as a "treasure." He met Sai after losing his horse. It was with Chand Patil's family's wedding party that Sai eventually came to Shirdi. However, the chapter clarifies that this was not a coincidence. It explicitly states that "Chand Patil was merely an instrument" and that Sai Baba took his incarnation and came to Shirdi "of his own accord" out of great concern for the upliftment of his devotees.