I
had an interesting experience before church yesterday. Before I share it, you have to understand one
little tidbit of background. Galveston
has been shrouded in fog for at least a week.
Cold, foggy, often rainy, for the most part just plain yucky winter weather. But yesterday was different. The fog cleared. The clouds drifted away. And for most of the day we had absolutely
gorgeous weather. A little cool, but we
can live with mid-60’s coolness. Just a
beautiful day all around.
Now
back to the story. One of our great
laymen, Mr. Bob, asked me to join him in the Fellowship Room before we got
started. He led me over to a part of the
room that faces Southeast. He eased me
around with my back to the blinds that cover a floor to ceiling window. He reached behind me and slowly opened the
blinds, allowing the sun to shine fully through. I was still admittedly perplexed by this
time, but certainly intrigued. I fully
expected him to just grab my hands and pray for me, as he does most Sunday
mornings that he is in town. This time
was a little different.
As
the long-missing sunshine fell on my back, Bob placed his hands on my shoulders
and quietly said, “Do you feel that? As
you feel the warmth of the sun flowing on your body, may you also feel the
warmth of the Holy Spirit flowing over you and inside of you as you share God’s
word with us today.” Then he took my
hands and prayed for God to use the words he had given me to touch some
hearts. Wow. Certainly one of the best blessings I have
ever received.
Psalms
91:1 says, “He who dwells in the shelter
of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
Father,
may you continue to bless Bob as well in his ministry with men’s Bible study in
his home, with his wife, and with his fishing.
Amen.
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