--JESUS LOVES YOU!
--Reach Out to Others In His Name ~~

--"Two blind men were sitting by the roadside ,and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!"
---[Matthew 20:30/NIV]

-----My husband and I have had the adventure of owning a series of old cars. No matter how much love, care, and money we have poured into them, they seemed determined to cause trouble.

More than once, we found ourselves stranded on the side of the road (or bridge or driveway) when they stopped moving.

Being on the side of the road provokes a helpless and sometimes scary feeling. In the time before cell phones, we had to make decisions about walking miles to get to a phone or hoping someone would stop for us.

Our lives can be as unpredictable as those old cars. We can be working, serving, and thriving when suddenly we're knocked to the side of the road. However we got there, we shiver on the roadside, watching everyone else zoom past.

When our old car would break down, my husband and I often met interesting people. We experienced the generosity of others and the faithfulness of Jesus in the midst of our need. When the blind men waited on the roadside, probably feeling forgotten, Jesus met them. If you have any area in your life where you feel forgotten or stranded, be assured that Jesus reaches out to those that others pass by. He also invites us to be alert to those who have been sidelined, so we can serve in His love. ~~

--Guideposts/SH