I went out for a walk today to talk with Jesus. I was a little preoccupied and slightly discouraged. I had spent time with Jesus in the morning and Magnus asked me what he had told me and my quick reply was "nothing." Magnus gave me a look and said, "Rachel, Jesus is always speaking."
I squirmed. Honestly, I didn't know if I wanted to hear what Jesus had to say, but I figured I'd go talk (and listen) a little more. On the way to my favorite talking place, I ran into some friends and one asked how I was doing. I bit my lip, shook my head and she said kindly, "It's only a season."
I left the conversation encouraged, and realizing that this was a friend whose words lived out Colossians 4:6 which says, "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." Her heart is set on Jesus, so her words overflow with truth and love. This overflow blessed and encouraged me and reminded me of God's timing. Her words (likely unintentionally) were in a real way from Jesus - they were truth and my ears and heart grasped them.
I love this beautiful and simple reminder that it is not about how much we know, but how we live our lives. In every interaction we have an opportunity to bless and encourage one another, providing we live a life connected to our Savior and seeped in the truth. Drenched in his love and truth, we can allow that to overflow into the lives of others, impacting more then we may ever know.
I did go on to have a good conversation with Jesus and listened to him, too; I was reminded of God's gracious provision to me through times with him, as well as through his people.
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