Perfect Timing

Something happened to me last week that made me want to write this column. My cell phone rang just as I was about to check out my room on the 16th floor of the hotel I was staying in San Antonio during a Christian Camping Conference. I get a fierce feedback from my hearing aid when I try to talk to someone on the phone. I took my hearing aid out and laid it down on the bed as I answered the phone. After the call, I grabbed my bags and headed out of the room and down the hall. I had about 5 minutes to catch my ride to the airport. As I walked down the hall towards the elevators, I suddenly realized that I had left my hearing aid on the bed. I also knew that I had left my room key in the room since I didn't need to stop by the desk on the way out. There was no way I was going to be able to get another key, return to my room, and get back before my ride would leave. Almost at the identical time that I was processing all of this in my mind, a housekeeper appeared out of a room. I asked her if she could get me back in my room? She said, Yes and did in a very nice and friendly manner. She was my angel in time of need, and she appeared at just the right time.

As I was riding the elevator down I gave myself a little sermon the same one I am giving you now. I prayed, God, the next time you need me to be an angel, help me to answer the call---better yet, my Lord, help me to look for opportunities to be an angel for someone. I have learned over my lifetime, that if we look for evil, we will find it, and if we look for good, we will find it as well. This is the Christmas season, the most perfect time to be an angel for someone in need.

Wishing you a blessed Christmas season,

Rick

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and goodwill towards all.
Luke 2: 13- 14