April 30: Would Jesus Turn Back for Me?

Would Jesus Turn Back for Me?

Key Text:
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."  Hebrews 13:2

Leaving home on a particular Friday morning for work, my sister gave me $25 to pick up something on my way back from the hair shop. I thought it was unusual because the shop was out of my way, but I took the money and hoped I would remember to buy the hair spray later.

As I was driving to where the staff meeting would be held, a man signaled for the vehicle to stop, but I kept driving. Then I heard a quiet prompting in my spirit: Turn back.

I responded to that nudge, turned around, and picked him up.

As we drove, the man began sharing how much his country had changed. As a senior citizen, he had seen a lot in life and had much to say. He also shared about his medical issues and how he was unsure if there was money left on his card, but he was going to Foster's because he believed people there knew him and would help if needed.

When we arrived, I watched as he struggled to walk and get out of the car. Then that same inner prompting came again: Give him the money.

In that moment, it became clear that the money was never about the hair spray. God had already assigned it for this man.

When I handed it to him, he looked at me in shock and said, “You must be an angel.” He repeated it again.

Why share this story? Because scripture reminds us that sometimes we entertain angels unaware. More than that, it reminds us that divine appointments often look ordinary at first. A delay. A detour. A nudge to turn back. A chance to help someone in need.

I had driven past him. I could have missed the opportunity. But God, in His mercy, turned me around.

How many moments does God place in front of us each day? How often does He whisper to our hearts to pause, help, give, encourage, or notice someone? The challenge is not only hearing His voice, but being willing to obey it.

My prayer is that we become sensitive to those moments when God is using us, and willing to respond without hesitation.

Sometimes the miracle someone is praying for is hidden in our obedience.

Reflection Question:
Have you ever felt prompted to help someone and ignored it, or obeyed it? What might God be asking you to notice today?

Closing Prayer:
Lord, make my heart sensitive to Your voice. Help me not to rush past the people and moments You place in my path. Give me courage to turn back, to give, to serve, and to obey when You call. Let my life be a blessing to someone today. Amen.