Today as most days of the week, I was heading to work
There is a stretch of road that runs along a railroad track. Sometimes on the other side of the road (two lanes) there will be people walking heading towards town. There is no actual sidewalk by which to walk, but enough room that cars and those walking don't have to worry about being run over or hitting someone! Thank God for that!
Anyway, there are times that I feel moved to stop and ask a person if they need a lift. Other times traffic doesn't allow one to by the time you see the person walking. Well, this morning there was enough time. I could see far enough ahead that cars just kept passing him by while he was walking with a cell phone in his hand. Burly young man, being that he was black, which in many countries doesn't mean much, but in the US it has a tendency to make folks fearful. Even by other black folks. Fearful enough that in many cases, too many if you ask me, won't stop to help them or anyone, even if they were to see them in distress.
Well, thank the Lord this young man wasn't in distress. Just a young man full of life! So, feeling the spirit move within me. I had enough time to stop and roll down the window to ask him if he needed a ride. The young man looking a bit surprised said yes. Don't know if he was surprised because I was old & white looking or just the fact that I stopped!
I moved my bible from the front seat, along with a box of tissues I carry there as well. No I don't do a lot of crying while I drive
Just do a lot of blowing my nose!
He noticed what I had done, while getting in, but didn't say anything. I asked where he was going and he said work, but there was a convenience store up head which was about 4 miles away, and that he would appreciate being dropped off there. I told him no problem. While he was getting his seat belt on, I asked him if he minded if I were to continue to listen to a sermon I was listening to on the radio. He said "no problem". Not really giving any indication if he did mind or not.
We made small talk, with me the initiator of cause
The miles went too quickly, so as I dropped him off. As he was getting out he thanked me. Looking at each other eye to eye. I said I hope he had a blessed day and we shook hands. While still holding his hand I told him that even more so than a blessed day, if he really wanted to have a good day. I said "If you don't know Jesus Christ as your Savior, then you should make it a point to do so and have Him in your life. I hope you do."
After saying this. Looking at his face. A transformation took place. Before he was just one healthy young man off to work. The next a smile which was one of the most beautiful smiles I've ever seen. Took over his whole face. Holding my hand with a grip that I could tell could crumble stones if he had wanted to. Told me that he couldn't wait to tell his father about me and what I had just said to him!
As he left, and I pulled away from the convenience store I just felt in my spirit that his father had been talking to him about that very thing! Our Lord and Savior, Jesus!
God has a way of having people hear what they need to hear. Sometimes from the most unexpected sources! Thank-you Father God for allowing me to be a small unworthy vessel in your work. To Your Glory my God! Alleluia!
Thank-you all for allowing me to share! Sister Fragrant Grace don't you ever doubt that starting this thread and whether anyone would respond to it. I truly hope those fears have been allayed. No matter how dark the days may get in this world. Just remember that God will do His most powerful works during the most trying of circumstances. Even if we don't see or hear about them all. Rest assured that it's happening and these that you have blessed here at TJ by allowing to share the Spirits movement in our lives, is counted a joy! Yet, they remain only the tip of the iceberg of the Glorious Work being done around the World! So, blessings to you Dear Sister and continue to shed the light that is within you, that all may see Our Lord and Savior Jesus that continues to work in and through you!!
With the Love of Jesus Christ.
YBIC
Nick
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