The Unexepected

Why do I insist on pulling into parking areas backwards? Who am I trying to impress, really?  But I do love the easy of pulling out straight from whatever spot I “masterly” pulled into.  And—I have to say, I do have a good laugh at myself when I get out to check out how I did and see that I “masterfully” came in crooked! So the bad news is that in pulling in backwards through a narrow brick-wall driveway, I craftily gave my left mirror the worst headache it has ever had. I’ll be getting that checked out today.

But the distress of that moment could not touch the pulsating joy of the possibility of another huge opportunity to bring others to Christ.

Yesterday afternoon I had visit #2 with a mom of one of the public school project’s kids.  Her son had come to an activity at church and a couple weeks back I had come out to get to know his family.   That first visit went well as far as first visits go—and she even invited me back! So here I was with visit #2.

We had a great time chatting and getting to know each other—she too, was very interested in the school and had in the past organized several moms to help out in varying ways.  Her current desire was to get these moms (and ladies in the community) together to teach them a craft as a source of income for their homes. In fact, she had already talked to the principal with the idea of putting this into action on Monday afternoons at the school.

As we talked and shared in many topics, I was praying asking the Lord how I could show Himself to her.  The time passed and it seemed that this visit would close without much conversation related to spiritual things. I began thanking her for the cake she prepared and for inviting me over when—something changed. She mentioned how so many people come to her for advice and help, yet in reality, she couldn’t be their source of strength.  As she had already spoken of having faith in God, I followed her awareness of this truth by supplying—“and what an opportunity to be the person to direct them to the Ultimate source of strength!”   We talked some more and I restated to her that if she was ever interested in studying the Bible together or reading some passages together I would enjoy the opportunity.

Well, then something unexpected happened.

She looked at me and it was as if she changed the topic.  It went something like—  “I think the Monday afternoon project for these ladies will go well.” “Everyone together to learn some new things.”

 Huh? I was not following. 

“I know several ladies and I know they will come out to participate,” she continued.

Wait…was she …..“Are you inviting me…. to….?” my question came out a bit halted and uncompleted. 

“Each person can share in the area that they understand best.”

“Do you mean...share with them about the Bible?.....oh, it would be a great pleasure…”

“Ok, great.   I’ll just check with Cristina (the principal) and we should be starting mid-August.”

What? Really? You’re kidding--did she really just ask me to give a Bible study? To a group of ladies in this neighborhood?

Friends and co-laborers in the Lord, I never expected to have such an opportunity given to me! Yet, here is the possibility share God's love, grace and His generous gift He offers to all.


I am greatly humbled to be an instrument in the Lord’s hands-- and in much prayer that He would direct me in how to reach these women.  I ask that you pray for me……and that you would pray that this possibility becomes reality.

Thank you so much,

In Christ,

Tati Cordeiro