At 7:45 a.m., Saturday morning, I was in Walmart
purchasing bottled water and ice to donate to Firstborn’s basketball team for a
car wash fundraiser they were having. I completed my purchase and walked outside
to the car. The man I was behind in the checkout line was standing next to his
truck smoking a cigarette – our vehicles just happened to be parked next to each
other. Good grief. Miss Flesh
immediately became irritated; I didn't feel like talking. I hurriedly placed the
ice and water bottles in the ice chest. Mr. Man says, “Looks like you’re
getting ready to enjoy a fun day in the sun.” I replied, “Noooo, I’m on my way
to a car wash and the car washer is in the car sleeping.” In other words, I’m
not alone. Mr. Man continued to pry. He wanted to know why Firstborn was
sleeping – I told him. He asked where the car wash was – I told him. As I
answered each question, I questioned myself for talking to this
stranger. Believe me, Miss Flesh wanted to ignore Mr. Man, but I'm working on
being more polite to strangers.
As children we're taught to not talk to strangers, but unfortunately
I'm now a grown woman who says she loves Jesus. Mr. Man slowly walked over to me
while reaching in his pocket. I prepared to protect myself and he said, “I don’t
have much, but here is a donation for the car wash.” Relieved, I said, “God
bless you! Thank you!” Funny, how I suddenly felt like talking. I thought Mr.
Man wanted me! I sat in the car embarrassed and sorry for my unkind thoughts of
Mr. Man. It’s good to be cautious, yet
it’s better to be cautious in the Spirit of God. Miss Flesh almost blew it. I
wasn’t ready for a test of my kindness so early in the morning, but I thank God
for it. I also thank God for Mr. Man’s life lesson for me…be kind to strangers!
God can work through anyone, for anything, at anytime. Thank you, Mr.
Man!
