Growing and Growing

Today was our last regular Tuesday morning group meeting for 2007. As I was packing up the last three cinnamon rolls and collecting a few dollars, I half-heartedly joked, “These three will go to the homeless.” I say half-heartedly because I don’t know that I had any real intention of seeking out someone that would want a few rolls for breakfast.

I left the sugar-laden treats in my car and proceeded to the gym for a little morning exercise. As I was walking back to my car after my workout, I saw that God had plans for the cinnamon rolls—two homeless persons. And the excuses began flowing through my mind, “I don’t have time to walk a block to my car, get the rolls, and walk a block back.” and “There are only two people, and I have three rolls. I don’t want to start a homeless brawl.” I decided that three of my work colleagues would probably appreciate the sugary delights more than the two hungry souls sitting on the park bench.

As I passed those empty and lonely eyes, I was immediately convicted…but not enough to turn around. Instead, I put out a challenge to God (which, by the way, I do not suggest that you attempt this yourself). “God, if you really want these TLM’s (tasty little morsels) to feed the hungry, then put three homeless dudes closer to my car.” After all, I had three (not two) cinnamon rolls.

I walked down the alley and slowly turned the corner. I was like an excited child on Christmas morning coming down the stairwell. I looked up and saw God’s response sitting at back entrance to my garage. There were three (not two) homeless dudes. Thanks, God. I spent the next few moments talking with the three (not two) lost wanderers, who were, by the way, very thankful for a cinnamon roll.

John 14:9 says, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father.” You see, there’s an interesting relationship between God and man. The link between the two is Jesus—fully God and fully man. In other words, Jesus can teach you a lot about God, as he is every bit God himself. And yet Jesus can completely relate to you, because he is every bit a man. This morning, I was challenged once again to look for God and serve God in the everyday moments. And so should you.

Thanks to my lawschool roommate Rick for pointing me to this link…Huckabee provides a great answer to the question, “Do you believe every word in the Bible?”

Seems like there is a link between Dylan getting in trouble and tools for writing. The first time it was a pencil all over the freezer, and we only had proof of the artwork. This time, we caught him sleeping with the evidence in his hand.