The other day, a memory popped up on my social media feed that took me back to my days as the Generations Minister at World Harvest Church. It’s truly amazing how the Holy Spirit can minister through us in the most unexpected moments of life. This memory was from when my kids were little, and now they are both 17. When my kids were little, I would often tell them stories and insert their names as the main characters. I would usually try to illustrate some sort of life lesson. This particular night, I was absolutely exhausted.
Cue the flashback music… 🎶
The other night I was putting the kids to bed, and they really wanted to hear a story. It was a very long day, and I was wiped out. I settled into story mode, almost on autopilot and I told them a brief tale about a little boy named Josiah and a little girl named Xoe. They were playing when they saw a little boy crying. They asked him what was wrong, and the little boy cried, “I am sad because I don’t have any friends.” Xoe and Josiah, in the story, replied, “Don’t cry, we will be your friends.” They laughed, played, and became best friends.
Fast forward to tonight. I was one of the crew working in Kid Harvest, and I happened to be in my kids’ class. A little boy with mild autism was dropped off in class, and he was having a very hard time. He was sobbing and asking for his mommy. We were debating whether to call his parents out of the service. The little boy huddled up in the corner, and Josiah went over to him. I saw the story come to life right before my eyes. I started to cry. I couldn’t help it, it was like watching a parable of Jesus, real-time.
By the end of the class, Xoe and Josiah gave him a goodbye hug, and he was smiling and loving life.
I share this to let you know…
God loved that little autistic boy so much that He prepared the hearts of two kids to help him through a difficult time. He cares about you and has a plan for your life. He will order the steps of OTHER people to bring His plan to pass in YOUR life.
Isn’t it incredible how God works through us? Especially when it is unexpected. 😊
