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When God Speaks - What Will You Do?
One evening after having my hair cut, I decided to stop by the local sandwich shop for a quick bite to eat before running some errands. My husband had the kids so I had a few hours to myself. I placed my order and sat down to eat. As I was about to take my first bite, I overheard a conversation between two of the workers at the sandwich place. One was complaining that money was tight and that she only had a quarter tank of gas until payday, which was the next day. As I got ready to take another bite of my sandwich, I felt God impress upon me to give this woman some money - $30.00 to be exact. I immediately thought of how foolish I would look to give money to a complete stranger and dismissed the thought. After I finished my sandwich, I left the store and proceeded to complete my errands. But as I was driving around town, I could not shake the idea that God was telling me to give this lady some money. Again, I said, “God this isn’t me. Please send someone else; I’m just too self conscious.”
Finally, after I finished my last errand I got back into my car. The impression of this woman was still very strong in my mind. So, before I headed home I reached down and grabbed my pocketbook from the floorboard of the car. As I pulled out my wallet I could still hear myself arguing with God. “I don’t have $30.00 in my wallet. I rarely carry cash.” I began to count the money that was in my wallet - “God, I knew I didn’t have $30.00. There is only $17.00.” I almost felt relieved. Then I felt like God said to check the back pocket of my pocketbook. So, I did. As I looked in the pocket I was surprised there were a few dollars. Again, I counted up all the money so certain that it would not be $30.00. And, indeed it wasn’t. It was $31.00. I turned the car around and headed back to the restaurant.
On the way there I prayed, “God, I will do this because you asked me. But, I need you to give me the boldness to do what you have requested.” So, off I went into the restaurant with a crumpled envelope that held $31.00. The unsuspecting woman was taking a customer’s order when I came in so I proceeded to the restroom. As I walked back by the counter, I made eye contact with her and motioned for her to come to the counter. As I gave her the envelope, I’m not sure exactly what I said, but I ended it with “God bless you.” When I left the restaurant, instantly, I felt relieved that I had obeyed God. I remember even looking down at my hands, expecting them to be shaking, but oddly enough I was very calm. As I reflected on the unusual events that took place I was humbled. God can use each of us to accomplish so much for His glory if we will just obey even when it means stepping outside of our comfort zone.
Copyright © 2008-2015 Christy Biswell
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