Briefly...
It is a mere second that we get the opportunity to say Yes. I am so inspired that "the least of these" seem to show us the direction of Jesus. I don't know why my brain cannot wrap itself around this concept; you know, it's the least of the fishermen, outcasted women, little children that He surrounded himself with...So why do we spend so much of our time circling the 'people venues' we want to be associated with or known by? It's kinda crazy. How much effort I spend on my own fears? Trying to re-wire my mind so that I can be courageous. Ha! Still yet I am amazed at the courage of those who were either so desperate oar so determined or so fearless that nothing would hold them away from seeing Jesus. I probably would have given in or up. Which ever came first. And as my Katie shows me in human form how sensitive and in-tune her senses are to the lives of others, Jesus was that even more. He felt the wisp of a hand against his long robe. Sometimes I cannot even hear myself think much less move in a direction.
Why not, chill a bit. Give the rules a little vacation. See if our uncomfortableness in silence, God speaks. He just might. Again it might be the small respite we need to face tomorrow.
I Said Yes...
Just had to reflect in Sunday- we came into church fashionably or unfashionably late- sat on different sides of Sanctuary. Katie and I to the left, back row. Ahh. Just in time for sermon. Katie "mom is it over?". No k. We shared communion which she said "that was good but the juice tasted funny". Singing during invitation hymn- "I'm going". K said. Where? This isn't visiting time- maybe we should sneak out the back and get to Sunday school early? "no- mama. God told me I am special and I have to tell everyone that he loves them. Can I go?"Well- my pride, inner wrestling of oh how embarrassing- its a long walk and she'll never make it before the song is over- "let the children. Come unto me""can I mama?"Who am I to say no! I said yes- watching her walk a very long aisle- waving hands with excitement. Her gait is slow but steady- she stops 1/2 way and makes eye contact with a friend of mine, another mother with a child with many issues. Her heart heavy this day- sees Katie. Thinks Katie looks right into her soul- sunlight all around; "is this an angel for me". Then Katie keeps walking- oh my! As I write this I see Jesus walking, stopping for one who touched his robe.Katie went to pastor Wade. Shared. Then at end of service, wade says " Katie Erwin will give the benediction" listening with anxiety and anticipation, Katie
You have ministered to many!
Wendy
