My sister and I recently took our mother out for tea at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee to celebrate her birthday. I’m not sure how we got on the subject, but my mother said that no matter who you ask, everyone has a story about a time a stranger helped them when they needed it.
I thought about all the times that has happened to me.
Like the time I was in line at the credit union. This was back before ATMs were everywhere and you had to wait in line to deposit or withdraw money. I suddenly felt faint and wasn’t sure what to do. I turned to the woman behind me and told her I was about to pass out. “Don’t worry,” she told me. “I’ll save your place in line.” (I am not kidding.)
The next thing I knew, I was on the floor, and someone was trying to get me to have a sip from a can of Coke. All I could think was how much I hated Coke and I wondered why it was so important to her. She thought I was in a diabetic coma and wondered why I was refusing to drink it.
Let me tell you, that’s the fastest way to get to the head of a long line! A teller processed my transaction while I sat in a chair someone had brought over. Then the woman trying to force the cola on me kindly drove me home.
How about you? When was the time when someone was an angel in disguise for you I’ll bet you have more than one story. I know I do.
Likewise, there are times when you helped someone without giving it a second thought, a time when you were an angel in disguise.
I do believe there are actual angels who appear when we need help. But there are also times when Spirit puts us right where we’re needed most, a time when we’re the angel.
When you think about it, it’s truly beautiful.
What’s your story? Hit reply and tell me about it.
