Do you have beautiful feet?
Today, I took my car in for some repairs, and as the mechanic was on his way to drop me off at church for my meeting I started in on some "small talk".( Actually, I begged him to stop my hungry tummy by McDonnalds first. ) Just as we were pulling up to the church curb, He stated that He had a girlfriend and admitted to me that later in the day , they were going to the courthouse to get papers for their bloodwork for marriage. He said to me........." No one knows." What? I was the first person he told?
I relied on God for my reply . Though I don't remember exactly what I said....it was something like "I think it is so awesome that God loves us so much that He brings two people together....it's kind of like a miracle that out of all the people in the world you find each other and get to go through life together."
My heart felt such a love for Him. But it wasn't me...... You see, I had just started crafting this blog post earlier this morning.......and was feeling sensitive to the Holy Spirit and His leading. I had written these exact words........"Lord give me your heart of love for people I don't know. I want them to have what I have.....to know you and to love you." What I shared with this young man was not profound. It wasn't the plan of salvation. But I am assured that God directed my feet today....and that in a small way.....I shared the Love of God with him.
When I find myself in a long line ( or a car with an auto mechanic) I know I am with a "captive audience" Does The Lord want me to just smile? Share a polite "Hello"? Or strike up a conversation? Sometimes I'm tired or I am thinking about other things. But when My heart is sensitive to The Holy Spirit , I can be sure that God has guided my steps in that moment. Maybe I give a smile, or a polite Hello, or maybe its a chance to strike up a conversation or listen or encourage ....or maybe.....more.
My neighbor , Trishun and I hosted a "Christmas Cookie exchange Brunch" for the women in our neighborhood. Some of those women who walked in our front door that morning, do not know The Lord. God has given me a love for these ladies. We really don't know all that God has in store for us in our "Neighborhood Ministry", but I know that He will guide our steps and it is so exciting being a part of it. I want these women to have what I have......I want them to know and love God.
We have been called to "Go make disciples........" It is not up to the Preacher. Or the TV Evangelist. Or the New Church Plants. Or the Missionaries. We've all been given the same directive. Lets pray and ask God to give us HIS love for others...... There is a whole world out there of people who don't know the very One who created them and loves them so. You may meet them at Target, the auto repair shop, or they may be right next door. I know you ladies have beautiful feet........
Here is my verse for February....
Romans 10:14-15
" How then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"
As you post your verse......I'd love to hear a story of how The Lord has used your beautiful feet...... Have a great month learning your new verse!
