I needed to refer to this passage for another lesson, and when I read these words, it was like a slap in the face. I had to put the other lesson on hold and let the Spirit talk to me; this was a hard lesson I was guilty of, and the Spirit drove home my failures.
You see, I started driving for Uber back in April 2025, so I pick up at least 15-20 riders per day (and often many more). I realized this was a great opportunity to witness and invite riders to church. My church gave me cards with all the church information on them. I thought I was doing good and even patted myself on the back. But I was guilty of picking who got the cards and the invite. I was making a decision…inviting some, but not inviting others. I was letting the race, the long hair, the no hair, the braided hair, the tattoos, the language, the look, and the smell make up my mind.
In other words, I was guilty of blocking the way to God, because I was deciding who had a chance to go to heaven and who did not. As I read (and re-read) this verse, the Spirit brought to my attention the little three letter word “all.”
All means everybody. Christ died to save all, and here I was deciding. Guilty, guilty, guilty…no way around it, I am guilty. The Spirit reminded me that my duty was to plant the seed and not be concerned about the soil the seed landed on. All I can do is pray and trust I will get to open the door to my car and also open the door to heaven for those I have failed many times.
I like what I have heard my friend Reagan Cooksey say many times, “Come to the cross, and we will show you Jesus.”
Lord, I pray you will forgive me and let me show people what Jesus did on the cross.
Give me love for those I have deemed unlovable. Give me boldness and a heart to say,
“Come to Jesus and be saved from your sins.” Thank you for those who prayed for me, led me to Jesus, and were/are such an influence in my walk with you. I saw Jesus in them, so let others see Jesus in me.
