Many years ago, while waiting for the bus on Imperial Highway, in the City of Compton, behind these projects, I was robbed by a youngster. I remember it was raining hard and my umbrella covered my face, so I didn't see him coming towards me. I was around 19 or so... a time in my life where I was trying to find my identity. I felt lonely, uncertain and had started experimenting drugs on weekends, only. A experiment that would turn into a addiction and rob many years from my life.
A job agency called me for a one month assignment in Compton, so I took the job; not having a car, I would take the bus everywhere that I went. On this particular, day I remember feeling extremely tired and as I waited for my bus, this kid, duck down and snatched my bag from my arm. He pulled so hard, I almost fell; he took off running. I dropped my umbrella, running into the projects after him. I'm not sure what prompted me to do that, but I knew I was tired of people hurting me and I just ran, hoping to catch him. I didn't catch him and as I walked back to the bus stop and waited... I began to cry. I hopped on the bus. The driver was so kind. He gave me a transfer to make it all the way home to Lincoln Heights.
Yesterday, as I drove on Imperial Hwy, to Calvary Chapel SOLA'S Women Conference, I noticed the projects and took a double look, I turned to my friend and said.. "I was robbed many years ago at this bus stop." I got teary eyes. Today, he would be a grown man. I wondered what might of become of his life? Did he move out and turn his life around? Giving back to others? Or did he continue to take from people and end up in jail? or worse, dead. All those years ago, rushed to the forefront of my mind, taking me back to this rainy and dark day. I immediately felt sad, and then I experienced an overwhelming sense of Joy!! And I clearly heard... Ephesians 3:20 --- " Glory belongs to God, whose power is at work in us. By this power he can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine.
Today, I am certain that I am not alone. My identity is in Christ. I have someone who loves me despite of the things I still need work in. The past has a funny way of reminding us of who we were. But. God... for me, had others plans. He also has plans for you. Perhaps, you find yourself outside of His will, like I was so many years ago ... turn back to Him. He loves you and wants to heal you. Or maybe you are in His will, but you can't make sense of your current circumstances. Can I remind you... that "If God is with you, who can be against you?" If He's allowed pain, believe me.. there is a purpose. Don't give up. He's with you all the way. "He will never leave you nor forsake you" . Or maybe you are on the mountain top! Praise God. Make sure you share the Love of Jesus with others. Be sensitive to their needs and be a vessel for His glory.
My friend, and I prayed for the kid who hurt me many years ago. I hope you too would be a person, who prays for those who hurt you. Why? Because hurt people, hurt people and what this world needs more of is Jesus! As we look around, this world is rapidly crumbling down. We need to walk in our purpose and answer to the calling the Lord has bestowed upon our lives.
Maranatha :)
I love this song... Allow Gods will to be done in your life... No matter what He's with us!!
https://youtu.be/PAmh3yvmzXs
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