MAY 30
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (Rom. 12:10 ESV)
A while back, I treated myself to the sauna after working out at the gym. I had the place to myself until this younger guy walked in. From his facial expression, I could tell he was upset.
We chatted casually, and then I said, “Hey man, it’s obvious you’re having a bad day, and I don’t want to pry, but if you want to talk, I’ll listen.”
He opened up. He said he’d betrayed his wife and they’d got in a big fight. Fearing his marriage was over, he’d moved out the day before. He said, “I’ll never forget my three-year-old daughter, as I’m backing down the driveway crying, ‘Daddy don’t leave us, don’t leave us!’”
At that moment, I realized I was exactly where God wanted me. Trying not to sound like a preacher, I said, “Forgive me if it sounds crazy, but I believe God wants me to tell you to go home and get on your knees, apologize, and start again. I believe God wants you to be the Daddy to that little girl and the husband to your wife.”
The guy choked up and said, “I’m not a religious guy at all, but I think you’re right. I believe God sent you here to tell me to go home.”
I wasn’t trying to jump into “pastor mode” and force him to pray and accept Christ there in the sauna; I just listened to God’s Spirit and relayed the message I heard. That’s what an ambassador does. When you’re willing to step out in faith, you will find all kinds of opportunities to represent God.
Where is God calling you to be his representative today?
Power Lift
Lord, today I want to be attuned to the hearts of others so I can represent you and show them your love.
Groeschel, Craig. Daily Power: 365 Days of Fuel for Your Soul. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2017. Print.