I met a woman today. Her name is Katherine.
When I met Katherine she was sitting outside a little neighborhood bar.
She had two drinks in front of her and was having a lively
conversation with the others at the table.
I sat down across from her. She asked me what I was drinking.
I had iced tea and she wanted to try it. So I poured her some.
She was surprised to find that it was in fact tea and not something a bit stronger.
We started to ‘talk.’
It was less like talking and more like gestures with a lot of smiles.
One of our translators came over and I learned what she was telling me.
She’s been a widow for 35 years and she’s lonely.
She thanked me for talking with her.
I was able to encourage her and remind her of the ever present,
unfailing love of Jesus.
unfailing love of Jesus.
She believes in God and says He comforts her.
I prayed for her and then we hugged and laughed and smiled for the camera.
And then I left.
10 minutes.
That’s all we had.
As we’ve been walking around talking with strangers
I sometimes wonder if it makes a difference.
Are we changing anything? ? ? ?
Today, I know the answer.
Today, the answer is yes.
For me and, I believe, for Katherine the answer today is yes.
It was short, it was simple and it changed things.
