There's something I just want to remind you of. No big breaking news, nothing you don't already know, just a little reminder and encouragment to keep your eyes open for something the Lord may be doing with you.
A few days ago I told you that I had spent a couple of days at WinShape. This is a beautiful retreat center a couple of hours north of my home. It is owned and managed by Truett Cathy's Chick-fil-A, Inc., a wonderful Christian-led business that does everything for the glory of God.
(By the way, Mr. Cathy was suffering some serious health problems while I was there; please pray for him.)
So on the last day of the retreat I had lunch with Bob Skelton, a good brother who helped build the WinShape program and who oversees the beautiful campus. He was explaining to me all of the different ministries that take place there--marriage ministries, leadership seminars, pastor respites, youth camps, overseas missionary projects, college worldview and apologetics workshops, and on and on it goes.
Amazed at the impact of such a ministry, and at the blessing of being able to be involved in such a thing, I smiled and asked Bob, "Dude, how do you get a gig like this?" He grinned, held up two fingers and said: "One, the grace of God; and Two, I know Bubba."
Now "Bubba" is what friends call Don M. Cathy, the Senior VP of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Turns out that 25 years ago, when Chick-fil-A was looking for someone with the skills, gifts, and Christian commitment to get WinShape up and going, Bob was one people who called Don Cathy "Bubba." In other words, Bob was "Bubba's" friend. And Bubba's friend has ministered for the last 25 years in a most ideal situation.
All of this reminded me of the importance of the providential dealings of God in our lives. You never know what may come of your relationships with others.
This is clearly seen in the story of Joseph in the Book of Genesis. His being sold to Potipher, falsely convicted and imprisoned, his meeting with the royal butler, etc., etc., etc. eventually led to Joseph being made the most powerful man in the world under Pharaoh and the saving of many people (not the least of whom was Jacob, father of the nation of Israel, the people who brought the Savior to the world).
It was summed up very well by Joseph in the words, "God meant it for good."
So think for a moment. Who do you know? Who knows you? What are the potentials in such relationships for ministry and the Glory of God?
God has made your path intersect the paths of others for a reason. You know Bubbas too! And Bubbas know you! Is there something you can do to help a "Bubba" find his place in God's plan? Is there a "Bubba" who can help you fulfill the calling of God?
The answer to both those questions is YES! Ask God to guide your steps in this way for His Glory.
By the way, I'm your Bubba too. Please let me know how I can help you.
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help a friend, helping others, providence, winshape
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