A Divine Appointment.

Recently David and I were on a date, we popped in at Starbucks, the one inside our local Barnes and Noble. I have a habit of being very aware of my surroundings. Call it too much CSI or Law and Order but I try to take mental notes of small details, you know, just in case.

As we were standing in line, two women in front of us, the cafe area was rather full and there were several people behind us. A young man was pacing back and forth, getting closer to the cafe area, holding a book. He was obviously burdened with something and something in my spirit was on alert, not sure why at the time. David was paying attention to our spot in line, he's a dude, dudes don't pay attention to details like the guy pacing across the way. As the young man got closer he finally stopped, looked down at his book, and said UMM, UHHH, AHHH, WELL....is UH, UH ANYONE in here a Uh Uh Christian? He didn't speak quietly.

The place went silent.

As it was registering in my brain I said "We are". He walked over to us and asked for a book review. He'd read some John Eldridge books including Wild At Heart and wanted to know if the latest book he picked up was okay to read. It said something about Gods Justice on the back and he wasn't sure it was something he should read. Luckily David was familiar with the book, I sure wasn't. We talked a couple minutes and as quickly as he came in he left.

The couple behind us thought they were whispering but in a silent place whispers can be heard. Listening to people talk about you when your standing right there is kind of interesting. The best part is that it made everyone in that place think. We'd just made a spectacle out of ourselves by acknowledging publicly that we were followers of Christ. I was so encouraged by this new Christians boldness, he was seeking an answer and didn't know where to turn. In the middle of a book store/coffee shop he boldly asked for a Christian to step forward. AWESOME! I pray for that kind of an attitude.

I left Starbucks challenged. Challenged to be more bold. Challenged to be more aware of opportunities. David and I were affected so deeply by this encounter. Totally a God ordained moment. Thank you Father.

I encourage each of you to be ready to stand. Be aware of those around you. You never know when God will ask you to help someone out. Even in Starbucks. ;)