God's Shoulder Taps

     Has the Holy Spirit prompted you to talk to a stranger? To call a friend at just the right moment? To bring a gift at the perfect time? You may have seen a recent video called, “shoulder taps.” A man about fifty tells the story. He and his wife are having dinner and he spots an elderly woman dressed up beautifully, having dinner with, what looks like, her children and grandchildren.

     For some reason, he has the desire to tell her how lovely she looks. They proceed to eat their dinner and, as they walk out, he feels the nudge again. He bends down by her table and meets her gaze at eye level.

    “I just wanted to tell you,” he begins, “Just incase no one has told you, you look lovely today.”

     The woman smiles, and says, “I know you.”

     “No, I don’t believe we have ever met,” he responds.

     “I know your spirit,” she says with a tear in her eye. “My husband died a year ago and he would have said something exactly like that.”

     The man in the video says he was overcome with emotion. He reminds us all that God taps us on the shoulder each day and asks us to respond. Not only will we bring blessings to others, but in the way God always works, we will be blessed right back.  We are here to be a blessing.

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you. I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. Genesis 12:21

     Listen for the voice of the Spirit within today.

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the way, walk in it.” Isaiah 30:31    

     Let’s live and walk in the Spirit.

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25

Father,

Your voice will lead our hearts as we venture out today. Keep us mindful of opportunities. Prompt us to speak. Give us the right words and let us be a blessing, to the glory of Your name,

Thank you, Jesus,

Amen