The "Nudge"
You know sometimes you just feel a nudge. Not God speaking audibly to you...but just a nudge from the Holy Spirit. Sometimes we listen, sometimes we make excuses, and sometimes we ignore.
This morning I decided to listen this morning after dropping my daughter and mother-in-law off at school. I went to Starbucks! I know what you're thinking...yes I go there often why was this any different than normal. I had choices: Dosey Doe Coffee, Brooklyn Bagel Cafe, or Starbucks. I just had the nudge for some burnt coffee.
So I'm there for about an hour reading, eating a muffin, and drinking coffee. I pack up and begin to walk out when I notice a "business guy" reading his Bible. I can't help myself so I comment "good way to start the day" and point to the Bible. He responds "I try to start this way everyday". I said me to...and he starts to ask me questions. I end up sitting down with Eric as he asks me questions about reaching out to people who need God. He even tells me about growing up in a religious legalistic home and the baggage he carries, but tries not to pass on to his kids.
Well once again God put me in the right spot at the right time. I often expect to talk to an unbeliever in a situation like that. But sometimes we're called to encourage those who are in Christ as well.
So have you felt the "nudge" lately? How did you respond?
This morning I decided to listen this morning after dropping my daughter and mother-in-law off at school. I went to Starbucks! I know what you're thinking...yes I go there often why was this any different than normal. I had choices: Dosey Doe Coffee, Brooklyn Bagel Cafe, or Starbucks. I just had the nudge for some burnt coffee.
So I'm there for about an hour reading, eating a muffin, and drinking coffee. I pack up and begin to walk out when I notice a "business guy" reading his Bible. I can't help myself so I comment "good way to start the day" and point to the Bible. He responds "I try to start this way everyday". I said me to...and he starts to ask me questions. I end up sitting down with Eric as he asks me questions about reaching out to people who need God. He even tells me about growing up in a religious legalistic home and the baggage he carries, but tries not to pass on to his kids.
Well once again God put me in the right spot at the right time. I often expect to talk to an unbeliever in a situation like that. But sometimes we're called to encourage those who are in Christ as well.
So have you felt the "nudge" lately? How did you respond?
posted by Eddie at 3:14 PM 