Airport

I'm sitting at the airport waiting to pick up my beautiful daughter.  I'm looking at all the people walking, working, talking and travelling.  The thought that strikes me is this:  Lord how do I relate to these people?  How do I communicate to them?  You are the most important thing in the universe and have made such a difference in my own life and here I am not knowing how to communicate to them about you. 

Maybe this doesn't sound strange to you as you read this, after all people aren't expected to start up conversations with complete strangers so don't sweat it right?  But then that makes me think about the people at the airport again: who will tell them about You?  Have you taken care of that already?

Jesus has made each one of us differently and each one has been given the abilities and the place through which they can speak with confidence.  That is a good thing to remember.  But we also need to be aware that fear can prevent us from obediently following the call of Jesus for each one of us.

Father, today I ask that you would encourage us by reminding us that you have prepared meaningful encounters with others around us and that we have been equipped to live well in them.  But Father, also help us to recognize fear that can prevent us from living courageously and with love.

May you give us today opportunities to serve You.