I had my Bible open this morning reading out of 1 Kings as I was on my way to work on the Metro Rapid. This young man in probably his early or mid twenties was standing up near me and said, "what chu readin'?" I said I was reading about King Solomon and asked if he read the Bible as well. He said he did, and in fact he had it in his backpack right now. He said he liked to read different things...Mark, Acts...and he made sure to read his Psalm 23 everyday. He shared a little about how his life has been tough and his honest wrestlings with Jesus. He then shared how he'd been humbled by Jesus, "cuz you can't disagree with Jesus for too long. Eventually you'll find out that He's right.":-) He was on his way to school, studying for a degree in criminal justice.
I love when my Bible reading on the bus leads to conversations with those who love Jesus. One second you are complete strangers, and the next your heart is rejoicing because you just met one of your brothers or sisters in Christ. I wrote down www.desiringgod.org and www.resolved.org and the names of two great Christian rappers Voice and Lecrae on a piece of paper and handed it to him as he got of the bus.
LORD encourage his faith. Soften His heart to your sanctifying work. Make my heart humble as well. Thank you for your church and your love for your children. Thank you for work and public transportation that opens up doors for me to meet your saints and testify to those not-yet-believers who I may never have met otherwise. Amen.
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