Being Obedient often takes us out of our comfort zones

For the 2nd time I saw a homeless man walk into Church late and he left early. The first time I saw him I thought maybe it was an accident. Church after all is in a theatre downtown. And downtown Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has a growing substance abuse and homelessness problem.

Today, Easter Sunday, I saw him walk in late again. He sat down in the theatre and listened to the service for a while. I silently prayed for him during the service. This guy is obviously troubled and is being drawn into our Church service. 

 I felt convicted to speak to him. He wasn't visible inside. But as we left the theatre and walked towards the car, I recognized him sitting outside the theatre. His head was bowed low and he had a hat in front of him, upturned for money.

My son wanted to cross the street, to the car, avoiding him. I told him no, I need to talk to him.  

To the homeless man, I told him I saw him, both times in the service but I saw he left early. He told me he got to feeling anxious and self conscious. I told him he is welcome there and God loves him. I had an energy bar in my purse, and he gratefuly accepted it. I asked him if I could pray for him. He got a little uncomfortable, and asked me to pray for him during the week instead. He doesn't feel worthy. He is, as worthy as I am.  

That's what following Jesus is like. Those of us who do, we know we aren't worthy, we know we fall short but we accept His love anyway.

I'm sharing this mainly so this memory is stored on my page.

 I did nothing great today, the only thing I did was be obedient to God's will. May I learn to be obedient daily. In doing so my heart was filled, Giving is it's own reward ♡