Today I met the sweetest old man.
I could tell in a heartbeat he was what the world might call “simple” or “senile”..
but, in that same moment, I also “knew” he was so, so special.
His countenance just – glowed.
Small of stature, full white beard, and piercing blue eyes;
He reminded me of someone who might play Santa Claus-
As I put up a poster at a local establishment (for an upcoming concert at my church) he called out excitedly from behind me;
” Young lady, is that Christian music?”
( he gets points for calling me a Young lady too..:)
When I answered him,
” Why yes, it is.”
He exclaimed happily,( and loudly)
” Oh Good! I know Jesus! ”
No fear of who heard. No pious declarations.
This was pure devotion – straight from the heart..
Charmed by his honest outburst I turned and told him
” That is so awesome! So do I!”
As I walked out the door my eyes just happened to lock on the gaze of another older gentlemen, sitting in a dining chair nearby.
His eyes were full of intelligence, amusement, and.. gratefulness..
(I wonder now if he knew the other man..I wonder now who he was…)
Needless to say, I left with a huge smile plastered on my face.
But, as I drove to my next destination, I found myself pulling the car over – overcome by tears!
Oh God, if I only had just a little sliver of that man’s simple, childlike, faith!
If only we all did!
I was suddenly truly humbled – and in Awe.
What had just happened?
You see, I’ve been praying for Jesus to reveal himself to me; to show me more of who He really is..
This morning was difficult, (spiritually) and, to be honest, I was ready to come to this blog with an entirely different entry..
( all about Fighting the enemy and standing our ground)
I will probably still write that other entry; It’s important.
But, not today.
Today is about HIM.
Because, no matter who thinks this is crazy,
I’m pretty sure that today, in the form of a sweet, simple, old man,,
I caught a true glimpse
of my Jesus ..
I’m overwhelmed..”wrecked” ,as they say..(now I understand the term)
and completely humbled…
“I can guarantee this truth: Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever becomes like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” -Jesus (Matthew 18:2-4)
#angelsunaware
Destination: GRACE 