This past Monday, I (Joey) had some errands to run in the morning. Some of them did not take as long as I thought that they would and so I decided I would do some grocery shopping for my wife. I called her and let her know to send me a list of what she wanted and so while I waited I bought something small to eat and drink at the bakery within the story. I had my Bible with me and so I continued to read through Romans. I was in Romans chapter 10 and I began to read the following verses...
How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!"
As I was reading these verses, an older gentleman asked me if the place next to me was available. His wife then came and sat down next to him. As he began to set his food down onto the table, he looked over and asked me what I was reading. I went on to tell him that I was reading the Bible, but in English. I couldn't believe it! Here I was reading these verses and then this couple comes and sits next to me and asks me what I am reading. What do you think I did? That's right! For the next 20-30 minutes I had the opportunity to share with them the Gospel and why I believed that we need Jesus as our Savior. (Just so you know, this was all in German. I know that I always write that down, but I still trip out that I am able to do this! Thank you Jesus for helping me!)
The couple was pretty open to talking about the Bible, Jesus, etc. but they were pretty closed to considering Jesus as God and their need for salvation. I do praise the Lord for this opportunity and do pray for many more!
As I look back at this past Monday morning, I do see how the Lord totally ordained that moment and how he opened the door. I just had to be willing to go through it! I do continue to pray for this couple and pray that the Holy Spirit continues to work on their hearts the truths of the Word that I shared with them, but I also do pray that we will run into each others paths once again!
I want to encourage each of you today to begin to put yourself before the Lord and ask Him to open those doors of opportunity that He has set before you. May you and I be those who are sent to bring the good news!
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