Nothing short of a miracle...

Ok... before you read this post, make sure you read the previous post about my new job.

Just for a quick review... I applied for a receptionist position that I didn't really want but needed to get back to work so we could catch up financially. During my second interview for this unwanted position on a Monday morning, the manager told me that the receptionist that had finished on Friday had called that morning and had changed her mind about moving out of the province and wanted her job back. He in turn did not feel that I was suited for the receptionist position anyway with my skill and background so he 'created' a position for me.

Now... fast forward a month and a half...

I'm standing at the reception desk talking to this returned receptionist. Our 'right out of the blue' conversation went something like this...

Receptionist: "What religion are you?"

Me: "I am an Apostolic Pentecostal."

Receptionist: (With a funny look on her face) "What church do you go to?"

Me: "Truth Church on Northmount Drive"

Receptionist: "GET OUT!!! I KNEW IT!! I KNEW IT!!! I knew there was something different about you!!! I KNEW IT!!! Do you know M.G. ?"

Me: "I know of her... I don't know her personally."

Receptionist: "SHE'S MY AUNT!!!"

Me: "No Way!!! She moved away didn't she? How's she doing?"

Receptionist: "She's doing ok... struggling somewhat. She moved to Saskatchewan. Do you know B. & J. M.?"

Me: "Yes"

Receptionist: "That's my uncle and aunt!"

Me: "Oh my word! I love your aunt! Her and I have had some great conversations!"

Receptionist: "Do you also know C? I grew up with her. We were best friends in grade 4."

Me: "Oh my goodness! I do know her. She's now married to T.D. I think her mother-in-law is good friends with your aunt."

Receptionist: "I used to work at a Honda dealership. Do you know N. too?"

Me: "Yes! Of course!"

Receptionist: "Yeah, I've been to that church a couple times. My Mom used to go there for awhile. She was filled with... what do you call it when you speak in another language?"

Me: "The Holy Ghost"

Receptionist: "Yeah, that! Oh my word! Maybe someone is trying to tell me something?" (laughs)

So... the rest of the conversation was about how her and her Mom have been to Truth Church a few times in the past. Her Mom was filled with the Holy Ghost. She feels that she has a greater purpose in life and is 'searching' for what that is. She didn't really want to apply for the receptionist position but something drew her to it. She was working at a retail position and had 2 days off. She'd told her Mom that before those 2 days were up, she was going to have a new job. A psychic told her about a year ago that within a year or so, she would be furthering her studies and that she could see a 'birth' but she didn't see her with a baby. I'm staring at her as she is saying this and I said to her, "Maybe your studying is the Bible and the birth without a baby is you being reborn!" The look on her face was priceless!

Don't get me wrong, I don't believe in psychics etc... but I do feel that God will draw people in many different ways.

So... this conversation happened on Tuesday. On Wednesday night, Sis. L.L. asked me how my job was going. I started telling her about the receptionist and Sis. L. said, "Tell her I said 'Hi'. I met her Mom at my work a couple years ago. I know them too!" So, on Thursday morning, I simply said to the receptionist, "L. said to say 'hi' to you." I could tell by her face that it was one more thing that God was using to draw her in.

On Friday, she says to me as soon as she sees me, "I think I need to come to church. Something is telling me that there are way too many things to ignore and all of these people have been put in my life for a reason. I can't believe how many connections I've come across with Truth Church. Everywhere I turn, I meet another one. I want to come, but I'm scared to come." I gave her my cell # so if she needed a ride, she could call me. I also told her that it was healthy to be scared and that the Bible says that we should fear God. One of our co-workers was walking by at the time and she agreed with me. this other co-worker goes to a Lutheran church... but that's another story for another post!... Along with the story about our Harley ridin' glass guy who does a Bible study with his family on Wednesday nights.

So... the receptionist told me that she thinks her and her Mom will come. In Jesus' name, it'll be soon!

The Lord's Baseball Game...

Freddy and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. The Lord's team was playing Satan's team.

The Lord's team was at bat, the score was tied zero to zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs. They continued to watch as a batter stepped up to the plate named 'Love.'

Love swung at the first pitch and hit a single, because 'Love never fails.'

The next batter’s was named Faith, who also got a single, because ‘Faith works with Love’.

The next batter up was named Godly Wisdom. Satan wound up and threw the first pitch.

Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass: Ball one. Three more pitches and Godly Wisdom walked because he never swings at what Satan throws.

The bases were now loaded. The Lord then turned to Freddy and told him He was now going to bring in His star player. Up to the plate stepped Grace. Freddy said, 'He sure doesn't look like much!'

Satan's whole team relaxed when they saw Grace. Thinking he had won the game, Satan wound up and fired his first pitch.

To the shock of everyone, Grace hit the ball harder than anyone had ever seen! But Satan was not worried; his center fielder let very few get by.

He went up for the ball, but it went right through his glove, hit him on the head and sent him crashing on the ground.

The roaring crowds went wild as the ball continued over the fence... For a home run!

The Lord's team won!

The Lord then asked Freddy if he knew why Love, Faith and Godly Wisdom could get on base but couldn't win the game. Freddy answered that he didn't know why.

The Lord explained, 'If your love, faith and wisdom had won the game, you would think you had done it by yourself. Love, Faith and Wisdom will get you on base but only My Grace can get you Home:

'For by Grace are you saved, it is a gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast.' Ephesians 2:8-9

Psalms 84:11, 'For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.'

Jesus said, 'If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you before my Father.'

I love God! He is my source of existence and Savior. He keeps me functioning each and every day. Without Him, I am nothing, but with him, I can do all things.

'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.'
Phil 4:13