Isaiah 6:8
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’ ”
My dear mother was a ready volunteer. She was always ready to respond to any request for help. There was just one catch ― she always sent someone else. It was my dad, my brother or me. That’s just the way things were, and at least one time it had a major impact on my life.
I had gone with my Mom to Vancouver, Washington, to pick up my dad, who was a bus driver and was scheduled to return. As we sat in the parking lot we noticed an African American boy about my age. He was holding a large ceramic platter which he would look at with admiration every few minutes.
Mom urged me to go over and talk with him to let him tell me about his platter. I was reluctant, but her “call” was insistent, so I went. I had no idea in what manner it would change my life. First of all, it was my first exposure to an African American.
Excitedly, the boy shared with me how he had won the platter at Jantzen Beach Amusement Park, and that he was going to give it to his mom when he got home. In a few minutes the two of us became friends, a trait I have found easy since that day.
From time to time God urges us to get out of our comfort zone and reach out to those around us. Please do not miss a blessing by staying aloof. Be willing to go out of your way to discover the story behind the “platters” in other people’s life.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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