Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27                                    

I’m so excited!  The Holy Spirit spoke to me!  You’re probably thinking, “Yeah…sure, Debi.”  But He truly did! Not in a booming voice that rattles windows or parts the earth, nor in the form of a breeze blowing gently across my face.  It wasn’t even while I quietly knelt in earnest prayer.  The sound of His soothing voice got my attention, without even using my middle name, like my mom had to on occasion. Our Father spoke through the eyes of malnourished Little Joe, a nine-year-old boy from Rwanda.

With the support of Africa New Life  and a loving Texas family, Little Joe traveled to Austin to receive the medical attention to enable him to walk. Gradually Little Joe’s malnourished body began to heal and it was time for that joyous spirit within to feel the love of his adopted State. I heard through the grape vine, or was it the Holy Vine,  Little Joe was coming to Dallas for the weekend to attend a Texas Ranger’s baseball game. Our God works in the realm of amazing. When the Holy Spirit actually calls your name with an assignment, you better snap to and follow His lead! The night the Delighter of our soul had planned for Little Joe was so much more than was ever imagined.

Through His love and grace, God opened doors and gave Little Joe a glorious night to remember.  He was welcomed onto the field for batting practice, had a pre-game visit with the Texas Rangers, and to top off the evening a fly ball miraculously winged its way into a very excited boy’s lap. There were many angels at the game that night, showing a small boy from a foreign land God’s grace and joy.  All things are possible because our Lord loves us.  The Holy Spirit can take over your thoughts and energy if you just let Him.  Being in tune with my Savior that day allowed me to hear His voice and be blessed by seeing how His irreplaceable presence in my life changed another’s.

God’s kingdom can be served right in our own town, on our own street, and even in our own home.  It could be providing food for a hungry family, giving an understanding hug to a heartbroken friend, or opening doors for a memorable evening for a child you’ll never meet.  It’s all up to our Father.  He’s the one who will guide us.  He’s the one who touches our hearts and whispers in our ears, “All things are possible, just follow Me.”

Points to Ponder:

1. Does the Holy Spirit speak to you? How?

2. Do you respond to His heeding?

3. Where do you see God’s kingdom in your life? Can you serve Him there?

Pray with me:

Your love and grace is before me as I walk your earth.  Unveil my eyes so I can see, hear, and feel Your presence every breath that I take.

Looking around for You

*The children in the picture are Little Joe’s Texas brother and sisters and Texas  Ranger, Mike Napoli. Their mother nurtured Little Joe and has been God’s hands and feet on earth for him. She is an  amazing woman, just like their KK.