Whatever you did for the least of these...you did for me.
Matthew 25:40
Thoughts swirled in my mind as I turned into the parking lot. I'm going through one of those "things" God allows into the life of a Christian for His glory and our good. Some call it a trial. Others call it suffering. I call it opportunity.
As I hung up the phone, I entered Starbucks behind a beautiful stranger. I was immediately struck by her sense of style and physical attributes. She ordered her drink and then added to the clerk, "and whatever she wants." All of the sudden I realized she peered in my direction. I was "she".
Her greater beauty dwelt within. I knew this was a gift from God before she mouthed the words. "I don't know why I'm supposed to buy your coffee today but God nudged me and I'm listening." To borrow a phrase from author, Lysa TerKeurst, she was radically obedient and I was radically blessed.
The whispers of God bounced around in my heart. He is with me. He has not abandoned me. The road before me is one of opportunity.
If it's rocky and I stumble, I will fall into His arms.
If it's smooth and I glide, I carry Him with me.
I entered Starbucks as the least of these. I met a beautiful stranger. As I leave I will carry her beauty in my heart because she dared to be radically obedient. Now who can I radically bless?
