On the way to Boston yesterday I was at this corner, and I’ve been stuck here in traffic almost every time I’ve traveled to Boston the past seven years. There are always men at this corner collecting money for people who are homeless.
Yesterday I had nothing to offer but I still looked at the man and smiled, praying lovingkindness over him in my heart. He smiled back and walked on.
A couple minutes later he was at the passenger window at my car knocking.
I rolled down the window and He said, “you smiled at me so I know that God is with you.” He proceeded to pray for me, having no idea I was headed to Boston for scans. He prayed that “the battle was God’s and He has me covered.” He prayed for a few minutes, and then continued on, never asking for a dime from me. He simply knocked at my window to pray for me.
His part toothless grin was beautiful to me, as I too lost three teeth from my surgery, and the words he spoke were a guarding for my soul. In all my years passing through here, I never knew these men to be men of faith, or had an interaction like this. This divine appointment with this man was a blessing from God as I drove in to have my scans.
I share this with you today because God is with us at all times, and sometimes He places people along our path to share His love and Truth with us. I am not sure where you are headed today but wherever it is, I invite you to join me to…
pause. breathe. pray.™
Let’s be sure we keep our eyes and ears open to the love and Truth God has put along our path. And as this moment yesterday reminded me, even a smile can be a bridge from one heart to another that can open a door for God’s love to flow through. God uses all people and so may we not turn away from other based on our preconceived notions for if we do we may miss a blessing God has for us. And may we remember it isn’t just about us, but that we may the person God will use on someone else’s path too. Let’s be willing to be courageous, as this man was yesterday, and bless someone else when we feel prompted by Spirit to.
With love and hope,
Shawn
This is my commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you."- John 15:12